Wetland Scientist
Core
Conduct wetland delineations, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance for projects in New Jersey and New York.
Role type
Mid-to-senior level Wetland Scientist (IC)
Builds
Permit applications, technical reports, and field data for environmental agencies
Domain
Environmental consulting / Natural resources / Regulatory compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Wetland delineation, soil sampling, hydrology assessment, vegetation survey, technical writing, GIS mapping, GPS field tools, regulatory agency coordination
Preferred skills
PWS certification, WPIT status, NJ/NY permitting experience
Technologies
ArcGIS, Trimble, GPS
Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per USACE and state methodologies; Prepare permit applications for NJDEP and NYSDEC programs; Conduct field investigations including soil sampling, hydrology assessments, and vegetation surveys; Support threatened & endangered species habitat assessments; Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence; Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permit status and inquiries; Support GIS mapping and data management; Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery