Senior Wetland Biologist

• Expertise in leading and conducting wetland and stream identification and delineation, both independently and as a crew lead.

• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations pertaining to wetlands and other biological resources.

• Experience with botanical and other biological surveys and a variety of vegetation sampling techniques such as line-point intercept and other methods.

• Experience and a strong ability to effectively communicate with regulatory agencies and clients.

• Experience writing proposals, estimating costs, and project management.

• Proficient in technical writing, study plan compilation, describing baseline conditions, and impact analyses.

• Researching and interpreting federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements; and interface with regulatory agencies.

• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, willingness to work as part of team, and the ability to stay positive and effective during long days in the field are critical.

• Willing to work in sometimes difficult conditions and often miles from a vehicle. Physical challenges typically encountered may include long off-trail hikes, steep slopes, extreme hot and cold conditions and biological hazards (animals and plants).

• The successful applicant will be safety conscience and continually assess ways to mitigate hazards.

• Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Applicant must be able to work with and communicate with a diverse group of co-workers and clients to provide high quality and efficient work products.

   

  Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences.

• At least 5 years of experience with 10 years preferred.

• A strong background of coursework and/or experience in a natural science (e.g., botany, soils, wetland science, or ecology) and field data collection.

• Data management and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Wetland Delineation Training.

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic data analyses, compile data, and write technical documents.

• Demonstrated ability to use and create spreadsheets or databases to summarize data and create tables.

• Experience with electronic data collection (e.g. tablet).

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoyment of working outdoors.

• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of geographic information system (GIS);

• Experience with environmental impact analysis related to energy and land management projects; biological resources mitigation, design and monitoring; and construction monitoring.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. 

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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

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