Wetland Scientist / Lead Wetland Delineator

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Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil - gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air, water, and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

TRC is seeking one or more on-call Wetland Scientist / Lead Wetland Delineator with our Environmental Sector to be based in New York and the greater New England region. This individual will be an on-call lead wetland delineator and function as task manager for field survey teams. This person will lead field technicians and entry level staff to support fieldwork, wetland delineations, and mapping of natural resources. The successful applicant will be an on-call hourly wage employee and part of our Permitting, Planning, and Licensing practice that will be involved in a wide variety of projects across New York and New England, including renewable energy development. There is also the option to support long-term field assignments in other regions, if interested and available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - TASKS

• Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments based on the USACE 1987 Manual/USACE NE District Highway Methodology and applicable regional supplements.
• Lead habitat and other biological surveys with minimal supervision.
• Manage field teams and logistics.
• Serve as a technical resource for environmental reporting related to terrestrial and aquatic resources.
• Prepare field data to support permitting and licensing efforts.
• Coordinate closely with the TRC geographic information system (GIS) team to develop required mapping for permitting and other environmental documents.
• Support other biological surveys including vernal pool, winter raptor surveys, and habitat assessments for protected species/species of special concern as needed.
• Provide oversight of implementation of construction Best Management Practices during construction.
• Train junior staff on plant identification, soil characterization, and hydrologic indicators as applicable.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• We seek appropriately qualified candidates with a minimum of 1-3 years of applicable wetland experience with a minimum of a Bachelors in wetland science, environmental science, biology, wildlife, natural resources, ecology, botany, forestry, or related field.
• Experience with state (NYSDEC) and federal (USACE) wetland and environmental permitting (401 Water Quality Certification, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, etc.). Candidates should have familiarity with key environmental federal and state statutes and regulations, including the U.S. Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Clean Water Act.
• Clear and concise technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent data collection skills and work with a variety of GPS and ArcGIS equipment.
• Ability to understand and observe scope, schedule, budget, and quality while meeting client needs.
• Maintain a positive attitude and deliver exceptional client service and leadership, while sometimes working under aggressive schedules and with controversial projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Wetland Scientist or Professional Wetland Scientist in Training (WPIT) Certification or the ability to obtain is preferred.
• Knowledge of the following: Northeastern flora and fauna, plant species identification, wetland field delineation, natural resource inventory, and wildlife habitat assessments.
• Preference will also be given to applicants that have experience working on energy, transportation, and solar projects, as well as experience completing other biological surveys (e.g., winter raptor surveys, breeding bird surveys, bat surveys) and/or with New York state and local permitting and siting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff to encourage their professional development.

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.