Wetland Scientist/Lead Wetland Delineator

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POSITION SUMMARY

TRC is soliciting applications from highly motivated, qualified individuals to fill a Wetland Scientist/Lead Wetland Delineator position on our Planning, Permitting, and Licensing Practice. The Wetland Scientist/Lead Wetland Delineator can report to the New Providence, NJ or Mount Laurel, NJ offices, the New York, New York office, or the Philadelphia, PA office (with option to work from various locations in these states). The Wetland Scientist/Lead Wetland Delineator position would have an emphasis in environmental planning and permitting for a variety of projects and clients in the areas of energy, utilities development, and transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• The successful applicant will be involved in a wide variety of projects including electric generation and transmission, renewable energy projects and pipeline projects.
• Applicants must have the ability to lead and conduct wetland delineations and technical writing of Wetland Delineation reports and functional assessments as well as diverse biological field work with minimal supervision and have familiarity with Trimble GPS and GIS.
• Perform sensitive species management, construction monitoring, environmental permitting, and technical writing.
• Assist with a mix of biological natural resource related field and office tasks and assure each assignment follows the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• The position may entail short-term and long-term field assignments; therefore, the candidate must be willing and physically able to travel and work outdoors in rough and rural terrain under challenging environmental conditions; and have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Experience performing environmental monitoring and SWPPP inspections for construction projects, interacting in the field with clients and other contractors, and managing budgets and schedules is a plus.
• The successful applicant will have experience in preparing and/or managing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Direct NJDEP permitting experience is required. New York SEQRA, Article VII, Section 94-c, and PaDEP experience is also desirable.
• Will function as a staff member for preparing NEPA biological resource related documentation and technical studies. Work could also include project compliance management for quality control/assurance, budget and timeframe/milestone management, and proposal support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or other state Wetland Scientist Certification, or Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.
• Knowledge of the following: Northeastern flora and fauna, plant species identification, wetland field delineation, natural resource inventory, construction-related erosion and sedimentation control practices, post-construction restoration monitoring, and wildlife habitat assessments.

Preference will also be given to applicants that have experience working on energy, renewable, and transportation projects, as well as solid experience with New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania state and local permitting and siting.

TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

USD $85,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.