Wetland Biologist (Mid to Senior Level) – Golden, CO

Requirements:

• Expertise in leading and conducting wetland and stream identification and delineation, both independently and as a crew lead.
• Knowledge and understanding Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting and other regulations pertaining to wetlands and biological resources.
• 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 to 8 years of wetland delineation and permitting experience with 10 or more 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).

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• 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.
• Experience with wetland mitigation design and implementation
• Knowledge of restoration techniques and revegetation plans

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels. 
• Availability to work extended field rotations (sometimes 10-12 days at a time).

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $65,000 yr. - $85,000 yr.

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About Tetra Tech:

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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