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Wetlands Scientist - Environmental Services
1431 Opus Place Downers Grove, IL 60515 US
Posted: 11/16/2023
2023-11-16
2024-01-09
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Environmental
Job Number: 580800
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Descirption:
- Our client is looking for a Wetlands Scientist to perform wetland assessments and delineations, vegetative studies, wetland mitigation monitoring, and soil sampling for large construction projects in a variety of locations. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.
- This position can sit in either the Downers Grove or downtown Chicago office.
- The Wetlands Scientist will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:
- Assist in conducting wetland assessments and delineations with strict adherence to federal and state environmental regulations.
- Assist in conducting and filing annual wetland mitigation monitoring and post construction compliance inspections.
- Assist in conducting and filing field investigations such as habitat evaluations, endangered plant identification and surveys and soil sampling and classification.
- Assist in researching and preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents.
- Assist with compiling and analyzing field data to compose technical reports.
- Assist with preparing and presenting results from field investigations to project managers.
- Assist in gathering data and preparing applications for various regulatory approvals.
- Assist with collecting and analyzing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and data recording using a Global Positioning System (GPS).
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Candidate MUST have a valid DL / travel: 50%
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related field from an accredited program required.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable professional experience conducting wetland assessments and delineations, conducting and filing wetland mitigation and post-construction inspections, analyzing GIS data, preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, conducting field investigations and associated work is highly preferred.
- Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Previous consulting experience is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources.
- Basic knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting requirements.
- Basic knowledge of the regulatory agencies that govern wetland resources.
- Basic knowledge of erosion control and site restoration practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS and GIS equipment and support software.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.