Biological Scientist

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Primarily the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP).
• Conduct forest stand delineations and tree assessments in urban settings.
• Perform Chesapeake Bay Area and threatened and endangered species studies.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of stream and wetland mitigation banks.
• Prepare technical reports and maps in CAD and write proposals.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects within client’s scope, budget, schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on all project deliverables.
• Interface with local, state, and federal government agencies.
• Mentor and assist in training junior staff.
• Participate in industry organizations and aid in business development.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience, and management experience preferred.
• Fundamental and working knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory regulations and processes in Virginia, Maryland, DC and West Virginia related to land development.
• Working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, plant identification, soil sampling and threatened and endangered species studies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experienced with effectively communicating with clients and agency.
• Detail oriented and well developed written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a mixture of office and field work, in all seasons of the year and regularly travel regionally.
• Environmental monitoring, Due diligence, Remediation, Groundwater
• Experience with CAD or GIS software
• Experience in recording/writing detailed technical reports
• Working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, plant identification, soil sampling and threatened and endangered species studies.
• USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Primarily the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP))
• Certified Arborist (ISA-CA) certification preferred
  

We will reach out within 24 hours of receiving your application. Please have 2-3 professional references who can speak on your relevant experience. Employment includes company vehicle, full benefits, 15 vacation days, standard holiday, 401k with 4% match, and more.

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