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SWCA is seeking an Assistant Staff Biologist for the Philadelphia, PA office (located in West Chester). This position will primarily focus on supporting local industrial stormwater sampling needs, wetland delineation, stream identification, botanical surveys, habitat assessments, and technical report writing to assist Project Managers with pre-construction, regulatory, and/or permitting requirements associated with the energy sector projects.
This position offers a mixture of field and office work assignments. However, it is expected that up to 50% of time will be related to fieldwork, with fieldwork primarily in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, and Ohio (much of the field work will involve local day trips to facilities in the Tri-state area). This position includes some travel and at times will require hiking in rugged conditions. A successful candidate should have the flexibility and willingness to work in a team setting, learn protocols & procedures as well as the ability to develop new skills, improved techniques; make independent decisions when appropriate to the situation; and make adjustments as a member of a team in order to complete tasks in the most efficient and accurate manner possible.
This position is a full time, hourly position. Competitive pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. Travel, including overnight stays, will be required for the position. Depending on projects, overtime and per diem may also be possible in addition to base pay.
Primary duties of this role include:
Required
Preferred
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With 39 offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership retirement plan.
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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Philadelphia-based position can expect a hourly rate of $21.53–$27.83/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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