Haley Ward, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Natural Resource Scientist
Portsmouth, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expHaley Ward, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary firm recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™. They are seeking a motivated Natural Resources Scientist to support permitting specialists and project managers with field investigations, data collection, and environmental documentation for compliance projects.
Civil EngineeringConsulting
Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations, vernal pool surveys, and wildlife and habitat assessments
Assist with soil evaluations, vegetation inventories, and hydrology observations
Collect and organize field data using GPS and mobile data collection tools
Prepare field forms, maps, and technical figures to support environmental reports and permit applications
Support preparation of Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP), Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC), Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit applications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental and infrastructure projects
Maintain accurate field records and contribute to project documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Biology, or related field
5+ years of field experience in wetlands, wildlife, or environmental science
Strong field identification skills for vegetation, soils, and hydrology indicators
Proficiency with GPS data collection and Microsoft Office; GIS or AutoCAD skills a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently outdoors and as part of a team
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Preferred
Familiarity with state and federal environmental permitting preferred
Benefits
$2,500 Signing Bonus
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – you’ll be an owner!
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match and Roth option
Paid time off and 11 holidays
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) options
Culture that values mentorship, flexibility, and volunteerism
Company
Haley Ward, Inc.
Haley Ward is a 100% employee-owned technical consulting firm, offering a range of engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, BIM and surveying services focused upon delivering client-based solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Denis St. Peter
President & CEO
Travis Noyes
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
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