Staff Biologist - Wetland Delineator

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Staff Biologist-Wetland Delineator to join our Austin, TX office.  This office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation and Renewable Energy. We are expanding our team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.  If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services, this is a great opportunity for you!

This is a regular, full-time, hourly position with ability to work a hybrid schedule.

What you will accomplish

• Assist with conducting a variety of natural resources field studies including wetland delineations, threatened/endangered species assessments, and avian/wildlife surveys
• Conduct fieldwork, organize and transfer field data, and write technical reports and permit applications related to Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines
• Assist in the writing and development of written deliverable related to project work
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools during fieldwork
• Safely operate SWCA-owned and rental vehicles, including 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Completes individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight
• In the field, oversees a crew or works independently on standard tasks, under the direction of a PM
• Mobilizes field crews and equipment
• Coordinates land access, field crew progress, and data transfer and management
• Executes data collection in the field through self and others
• Performs a broad range of tasks related to a variety of wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources
• Completes field data QA/QC
• Conducts research
• Performs basic data synthesis and analysis
• Writes deliverable sections under direction
• Applies broad knowledge of regulations or guidelines to job
• Trains junior staff
• Communicates with client or agency as directed by PM
• Troubleshoots routine problems independently
• Oversees the implementation of the safety plan in the field

Experience and qualifications for success

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in wildlife/environmental fieldwork including wetland delineations
• Experience leading field crews
• Must have completed the 38-hour wetland delineation training course
• Must have USACE CWA 404 training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and environmental survey experience in Texas flora, fauna, and ecology
• Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
• Frequent travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 80% of your time

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With 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.

SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to https://www.swca.com/careers/totalrewards/benefits

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

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