Wetland Specialist I

At BME Associates, you have the opportunity to drive your career, leading to personal success and the success of the firm. Our employees pursue paths in project management, technical support and business development to continually reach higher levels. We take great pride in enabling a culture and tradition of active professional development for all of our engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects and environmental and construction services professionals. We mentor and encourage our employees to actively give back to the communities they live in and work in and look for people motivated to learn their profession and advance their career by actively pursuing increased levels of responsibility within the firm.

BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm with the Design Professional Corporation (DPC) designation in the state of New York with approximately 30 employees operating in the greater Rochester area. BME offers a very competitive and generous benefits package including paid time off, health care, and 401k contributions.

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The Wetland Specialist I is responsible for assisting with wetland delineations and environmental permitting in the field and office. Performs tasks under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager and works in tandem with all Project Team members. Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and is reviewed for application of sound professional judgement.

A representative list of the essential functions and responsibilities for the position includes the following:

• Responsible for implementation of site environmental investigations including wetland delineations;
• Independent drafting of technical and summary reports and documents and exhibits;
• Assists with the preparation and administration of regulatory agency permits;
• Assists with mitigation monitoring and reporting;
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems;
• Maintains excellent communications and relations with government agency personnel;
• Performs basic CAD drafting;
• Assists with complex designs and calculations;
• Assists in preparation of project specifications and project documentation;
• Performs basic site observations and drawing reviews;
• Performs project base data collection, and;
• Reviews and understands regulatory agency standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• 2-year degree required in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental investigation, field analysis, report writing and government agency coordination.
• CAD and graphics experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well individually with minimal supervision, and as a team player.
• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, and Civil3D.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Capable of walking long distances on potentially difficult terrain.
• Must work outside in inclement weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, snow).
• Willingness to attend training classes to obtain industry certifications, as necessary.

Salary Range: $35,000-$55,000 annually (dependent on years of experience)