Lead Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist - ( 240001O5 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in botany, ecology, fisheries biology, forestry, GIS, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental monitoring and risk assessment, hydrogeology, hydrology, information management, permitting and compliance, soil science, state and federal permitting, regulatory negotiation, stormwater planning and permitting, wetland science, and wildlife biology.

We are seeking a Lead Wetland Scientist to provide technical expertise for a variety of public and private projects across various disciplines including those in transportation, renewable energy, power generation and transmission, and commercial/residential throughout Vermont and greater northern New England.

Your primary responsibilities will involve conducting and/or leading small- to large-scale natural resource assessments; collecting and assimilating data; technical reporting; and preparing environmental permit applications. You will be supported by a core group of technical experts located throughout the northeast (and beyond).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting wetland delineations and natural resource area surveys based on state and federal requirements (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers - USACE and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation - VT DEC);

• Conducting GPS data collection;

• Conducting rare, threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, land use mapping, and vegetation cover classification;

• Technical writing and report preparation;

• Working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental permitting in Vermont;

• Ability to work independently in the field and office; and

• Interacting and communicating regularly with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and regulators;

• Partnering with an integrated environmental/engineering team to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional wetland scientist with direct (self-performing) experience flagging wetlands and natural resources;

• Expertise with operating GPS and iPAD units;

• Ability to prepare wetland data forms and functions and value reports in support of permit applications;

• Ability to articulate field data information into narrative reports and figures/plans in a clear, concise format;

• Ability to support preparation of wetland related permit applications;

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including the US EPA, USACE, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Vermont Natural Resources Board (VT NRB) Act 250, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (VT ANR), Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and VT DEC;

• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat;

• Excellence in verbal and written communication, including technical writing abilities;

• Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and regulators;

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments independently and simultaneously;

• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail- oriented environment; and

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience

This position is based out of our South Burlington, VT office location, with ability to work a hybrid, flexible work schedule. Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 20 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Vermont-South Burlington

Other Locations : United States-Vermont

Organization : BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 15, 2024, 1:19:04 PM

Req ID: 240001O5

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