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Senior Wetland Specialist
Our client, an innovative Wetland and Natural Resources consultancy, is excited to welcome a Senior Wetland Professional to their team in their close-knit and collaborative Northern Virginia office.
With a vibrant, team-centric culture, our client is dedicated to being part of the solution for projects of any size and scope. Their projects range all over Virginia wetlands, including the Chesapeake Bay region. This type of work provides an inspiring setting for ongoing learning, professional development, and making a meaningful difference.
This is an opportunity to join a team where your skills will inspire positive change, enhance your abilities, and help shape the future of thriving communities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Wetland Specialist, you’ll bring valuable expertise and a problem- solving mentality to a number of different projects. Core responsibilities include:
- Conduct wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements, focusing primarily on the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP) regions.
- Perform forest stand delineations and tree assessments in urban environments.
- Carry out studies on the Chesapeake Bay Area, as well as research on threatened and endangered species.
- Prepare technical reports and maps using CAD, as well as write proposals.
- Oversee and manage multiple projects, ensuring they stay within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining high-quality standards for deliverables.
- Liaise with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting and project management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and processes in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and West Virginia, particularly related to land development.
- Proficient in field techniques such as wetland delineations, plant identification, soil sampling, and conducting threatened and endangered species studies.
- Team-oriented with a desire to collaborate effectively.
- Comfortable with a mix of office and fieldwork across all seasons and willing to travel regionally.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
What Our Client Offers
Our client values their people as the core of their organization and provides a robust benefits package designed to promote a happy, healthy, and balanced lifestyle.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-matched retirement fund.
- Competitive paid time off and paid holidays with one floating holiday.
- Wellness stipend to support physical and mental health
- Fun, pet-friendly workplace
