Wetland/Water Quality Scientist

~ BSC Group specializes in wetland, wildlife and other natural resources assessment; environmental impact analysis; permitting and regulatory compliance; landscape architecture; surveying, engineering and design; and GIS services for public, private, and utility clients. ~

Position Overview

BSC Group, an interdisciplinary environmental consulting company, is seeking a qualified, energetic, and motivated individual for our West Yarmouth, MA (Cape Cod) office. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

2-4 years professional experience in wetland science and regulation, with wetland delineation, and impact assessment. Experience with conducting shellfish surveys, water quality assessments and ecological restoration a plus. We will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Typical responsibilities include conducting wetland delineations (coastal/inland) using local, state, and federal delineation methodologies;
• Preparing permit applications; conducting ecological studies;
• Compliance/construction monitoring and reporting;
• Analyzing impacts; and
• Interacting with various state and federal agencies, as well as clients.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate must be able to work as a team member.
• The preferred candidate will have, or be working toward, professional certification: e.g. CPESC, CESSWI, PWS, NH CWS, SSSofSNE.
• The selected candidate will have a passion for consulting and advising, technical excellence, an ability to contribute to productive and dynamic teamwork, have leadership potential and a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and have a desire to build a long and rewarding career with the BSC.
• BS in Environmental, Biological Sciences, Hydrology or related field, MS a plus.
• Experience with local, state (e.g. CT, MA, NH, RI), and federal (New England) wetland permitting programs.
• Ability to conduct compliance monitoring a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Including: ability to produce well-written reports and regulatory compliance documents; public hearing/presentation experience (Cape Cod experience a plus); ability to interact successfully with regulatory personnel.
• Experience in coastal and inland wetland science, wildlife, fisheries, or related disciplines a plus.
• Experience in linear permitting a plus (highway, transmission).
• The ability and willingness to perform fieldwork, including on/in water work and travel within Massachusetts are also required.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below (or mail or fax) your resume and cover letter that responds to the above bullet items to:
• Human Resources Department, BSC Companies, Inc., 803 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02127
• All responses and submissions are completely confidential.
• No telephone calls, no recruiters, please.