Wetland Delineator-Staff-Level Biologist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Wetlands Delineator - Staff-Level Biologist to support our projects in Oklahoma. SWCA 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 located in Oklahoma as a distributed employee.

What you will accomplish

• Assist with conducting a variety of natural resources field studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, 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 deliverables 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
• Complete individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight
• In the field, oversee a crew or work independently on standard tasks, under the direction of a Project Manager
• Mobilize field crews and equipment
• Coordinate land access, field crew progress, and data transfer and management
• Execute data collection in the field through self and others
• Perform a broad range of tasks related to a variety of wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources
• Complete field data QA/QC
• Conduct research
• Perform basic data synthesis and analysis
• Write deliverable sections under direction
• Apply broad knowledge of regulations or guidelines to job
• Train junior staff
• Communicate with client or agency as directed by Project Manager
• Troubleshoot routine problems independently
• Oversee 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 one (1) year of experience in wildlife/environmental fieldwork to include wetland delineations.
• Previous experience with linear surveys.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in wildlife/environmental fieldwork to include wetland delineations.
• Completion of 38-hour wetland delineation training course.
• Knowledge and environmental survey experience in Oklahoma and surrounding region 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 and over 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.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

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

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