SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 days ago
Assistant Project Wetland Scientist
Southborough, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$27.30/hr - $40.07/hr
3+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Wetland Scientist to join their natural resources team in Massachusetts. The successful candidate will apply environmental permitting and compliance experience to support various projects, including field studies and technical writing assignments.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Apply a broad range of environmental permitting and compliance experience to support regional renewable energy, natural gas, and electric transmission focused projects related to Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines
Complete technical writing assignments focused on natural resource reports and permit applications
Support projects as a task lead and/or project manager depending on level of experience and career aspirations
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools for the preparation and execution field studies
In the field, oversee a crew or work independently while supporting a variety of data collection needs including wetland delineation, vegetative surveys, protected species and habitat surveys as well as construction compliance efforts
Data processing, review, and analysis
Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or a related field
Three (3) years of relevant experience performing environmental, ecological, or natural resources studies, surveys, or projects in the private or public sector
Experience performing environmental compliance inspections and reporting for active construction projects, including familiarity with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit
Applicants who are unable to show professional wetland delineation experience will not be considered
Demonstrated experience with federal and state laws, such as the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, the Clean Water Act, the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, the federal Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Technical writing experience associated with the summarization of site conditions and the preparation of permit applications
Familiarity with GPS devices
Ability to travel to a location, hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, while carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Able to conduct mobilizations with overnight stays in the New England Area. Occasional deployments of up to 1-2 weeks at a time
Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements
EPA certified SWPPP inspector, or ability to obtain certification within two months
Reside within commutable distance to either our Amherst, MA or Southborough, MA office locations
Preferred
Strong working relationships with the local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
Experience working with renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and public utilities
Professional Certifications including PWS, NHCWS, CESSWI, Registered (Professional) Soil Scientist
Experience leading field crews performing wetland delineation and other tasks
Experience with rare species habitat assessment, survey, and construction monitoring
Strong client representation experience through permitting processes and management of project timelines and deliverables
Experience developing proposal language and costing
Benefits
100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)
Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans
SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
Performance bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Jon Kehmeier
Vice President Scientific and Technical Services
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