Wetland Scientist

As a Wetland Scientist at LIVIC Civil, you’ll play a critical role. This person will be a self-motivated, professional who can confidently work with a variety of people from different backgrounds within the Civil Engineering field. We’re looking for an organized, proactive individual who is a quick study and can communicate effectively, manage shifting priorities, and tackle complex challenges. Someone who is proactive, curious and willing to experiment with emerging tools and technologies to enhance our business and project workflow efficiencies while we aim to develop you professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Wetland delineation field work and technical report writing.
Lead and direct wetland and stream delineation fieldwork and reporting
Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and floristic inventories
Support preparation of Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401/404 permit applications
Assist with mitigation design, monitoring and habitat assessments
Collaborate with project teams and agencies to support environmental compliance
Soils assessment as part of the wetland delineation field data collection activities.
Collect, record, manage, and analyze geospatial data using Trimble and ESRI products.
Coordinating and meeting with regulatory agency staff.
Preparing and submitting threatened & endangered species consultations with regulatory agencies.
Apply situational awareness to mitigate in-field risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and client-specific safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

o Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related degree.

Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents

o Prior experience with identification of flora and fauna native to the Northeast.

Competency in general MS Office applications (Word, Excel) required.
Ability to conduct field work for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and travel out of town to complete projects as needed.
Strong technical report writing skills, and flexibility to work in both group and one-on-one environments.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and a desire to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

o Five to Seven (5-7) years of field experience is preferred, with at least one (1) year in a lead role, performing wetland delineations in the Pennsylvania region, including previous experience following the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual, the Eastern Mountains & Piedmont Regional Supplement, and the Northcentral & Northeast Regional Supplement.

Certified Wetland Delineator and ability to become a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Experience with USACE Atypical and Problem Wetland Areas methodology is preferred.
Familiarity using Trimble and ESRI products.
Travel to other offices as needed.

Tagged as: Science/Engineering