Senior Wetland Scientist
Aspen Technical Staffing
Schaumburg, Illinois
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | $80,000 - $120,000 per year |
Benefits | Standard benefits package includes health/life insurance, retirement program with matching, professional development opportunities, holiday and paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and incentive program |
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced environmental professional with a wetland ecology and natural resource management background. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Project management, technical leadership, and business development
- Desktop environmental reviews
- Field wetland delineations
- Preparing wetland mitigation plans and conducting annual wetland mitigation monitoring
- Performing threatened and endangered plant surveys
- Research and preparation of environmental assessments and other permitting documents
- Other technical duties may include regulatory agency and client interactions, construction monitoring, and post-construction compliance inspections.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Botany, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, or similar discipline
- Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
- 6-8 years of experience conducting wetland delineations, demonstrated Section 404 permitting experience, and wetland mitigation
- Strong working knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources of the Midwest, with an emphasis on northeastern Illinois, southeast Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience and knowledge of biological field surveys
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. in Botany, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, or similar discipline
- Knowledge of fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate populations and aquatic habitats
Apply now by shooting an updated resume to sam@atstaffing.net
O: (630) 332-5867 | M: (630) 862-9609
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Aspen Technical Staffing
700 E. Diehl Rd Naperville, IL 60563
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Category | Botany, Ecology |
Tags | Wetland, Permitting |