Environmental Scientist / Biologist - Buffalo, NY

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in biology, wildlife, or natural resources.
• One to three years of experience completing ecological field studies, including basic skills in field identification of vegetation and wildlife and field data collection and analysis.Or, one to three years of experience with environmental permitting and other similar fields. Or, five or more years of experience with applicable environmental surveys and/or Section 401/404 permitting or similar.
• A strong background in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with the use of Global Positioning Systems to navigate and record data.
• Technical writing experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented work environment.
• Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize a variety of assignments in time-critical situations.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze available data to draw valid conclusions.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn.
• Adaptable to sudden changes in directions or tasks.
• Schedule flexibility to travel on short notice.
• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

Although not required, Tetra Tech strongly desires that the successful candidate has some or all of the following skills and experience:

• Specialized expertise in a particular field of natural resources; Avian identification skill and ornithological background preferred.
• A strong background in environmental impact assessment, permitting, and planning.
• Experience working with state regulatory agencies, including:
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Other state regulatory agencies
• Experience completing aquatic resource surveys using Ohio Environmental Protection Agency methods (i.e. ORAM, HHEI, and QHEI).
• Current or recent Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wild Plant Management Permit.
• Licensed surveyor for protected species of mussels, bats, snakes, or others.
• Experience with mitigation site selection and design.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills.

About Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence. 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.