Wetlands Scientist

Cardno TEC has long been foremost in innovative and proactive approaches for our clients. Our success is founded on an intuitive understanding of our client needs as well as our ability to be "ahead of the curve". This philosophy also extends internally to how our business operations are conducted and managed. The employees of Cardno TEC remain committed to meeting the needs of today without compromising those of tomorrow. We are a leading consulting firm to the renewable energy industry, serving clients in wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal energy in the United States and abroad. We are also active in supporting clients in construction and green building. Like these clients, we believe in leading by example.

Position Overview:

Cardno TEC, Inc. is currently seeking a Wetlands Scientist for our Middletown, Connecticut office. The Wetlands Scientist will perform natural resource field surveys and conduct habitat evaluations in wetland environments, which may involve periodic travel. This position will analyze potential environmental impacts from proposed development projects and write technical reports describing results of field surveys and impact analysis. Additionally, the Wetlands Scientist will coordinate with regulatory/resource agencies to prepare permit applications.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Conduct wetlands assessment and mitigation planning
• Perform wetlands delineations with confirmation by the Corps of Engineers New England District
• Develop wetland mitigation plan meeting the New England District Corps of Engineers Mitigation Guidelines
• Prepare/submit and process of joint permit applications for wetland encroachments (e.g., USACE Section 404)
• Perform habitat evaluation/mapping and inventory of plant/wildlife populations
• Complete environmental impact analysis
• Conduct field surveys for Federal and State threatened, endangered, and rare species
• Prepare technical reports (e.g., wetland reports, ESA Section 7 biological assessments) and natural resource sections of NEPA documents
• Coordinate with resource agencies (e.g., USFWS, USACE)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Must have experience with wetland mitigation planning
• Must have relevant experience conducting field surveys in wetland environments
• Must be familiar with GPS mapping and survey
• B.S. in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field
• 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in natural resources field
• Ability to perform physical field activities in difficult field conditions
• Availability for travel

Training and Experience:

• Experience with regional regulatory community desirable
• Must have experience preparing federal and state permit applications
• Must have experience with GIS and GPS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee may occasionally need to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to walk multiple miles each day in rough and uneven terrain and transport up to 35 pounds of gear.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

To Apply:

For more information about Cardno TEC, Inc. or to apply for this position, please visit: Cardno TEC.

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