Wetland Scientist/Ecologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Certified Wetland Delineator.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting wetlands delineations, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Solid field skills including the ability to navigate in difficult terrain using aerial maps.
• Familiarity with GPS data collection, a broad range of ecological communities, environmental regulatory compliance, and prior consulting experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods (50-75% of the time), including overnight travel, is expected for this position.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 50% of the time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ideal candidate will be located in Greater Houston, Texas area. 

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.
• Demonstrated experience of 4 or more years conducting wetland delineations, natural resource inventories and surveys.
• Experience with wetland permitting (NWPs, IPs, RGPs, State Permits), functional/conditional assessment and Section 7 ESA consultations is required.
• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments is desirable. 
• Experience with computers and Trimble hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment.
• Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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