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TRC Companies, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Senior Wetland Scientist

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

TRC Companies, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative engineering and scientific solutions. They are seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to join their Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in Southern New England, responsible for leading field surveys, permitting, and ecological restoration projects, while mentoring junior staff.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments based on the USACE 1987 Manual and applicable regional supplements in various state jurisdictions of the Northeast

Lead physical resource surveys including stream and floodplain hydrologic assessments

Lead or support other biological surveys including vernal pool, winter raptor, breeding bird, and habitat for protected species/species of special concern

Lead or support other water-based and terrestrial environmental resource field programs

Prepare permit applications and participate in regulatory permitting processes. This is expected to include permitting through MassDEP, CT DEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and other New England states’ permitting programs, federal Clean Water Act, and related permitting (Sections 404, 10, 408), and federal or state Section 401 Water Quality Certification

Prepare scientific reports and environmental impact assessments

Provide senior QA/QC for wetlands and habit assessments and reports

Mentor and manage field technicians and other wetland scientists

Manage projects and tasks on a variety of environmental resource projects

Abide by Company policies and procedures

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Wetland delineationEnvironmental permittingField surveysMentoring field staffTechnical writingProject managementRegulatory complianceEcological restorationTurtle habitat assessmentPresentation skills

Required

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, natural resources, wildlife science, or related field

10+ years of relevant experience in environmental science, with demonstrated subject matter expertise

Proficiency in leading wetland delineations and functional assessments across multiple jurisdictions, including use of GPS equipment and electronic data collection

Demonstrated ability to successfully complete both field survey and technical writing assignments

Understanding of and working proficiency with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for the region, especially as they apply to the siting and environmental permitting of transportation and energy infrastructure development projects

Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients, government agency personnel, and community stakeholders

Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies, including MassDEP, CTDEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and local zoning/planning boards and commissions

Experience and comfort with managing and mentoring field staff and other wetland scientists

Preferred

Master's degree in relevant field

Previous project management experience

Previous staff management and mentoring experience

Possession of or ability to obtain PWS or other relevant professional licenses or certifications

Familiarity and experience preparing CEPA, MEPA and/or NEPA documentation including ERCs, EIEs, CATEXs, EAs, and EISs

Turtle habitat assessment and monitoring experience

Benefits

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.

Company

TRC Companies, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

TRC stands for adaptability.

Founded in 1961

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.trccompanies.com/

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