Job Description
About the position
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced Wetland Delineator - Staff Biologist to join their Arlington, TX office. This role involves conducting various natural resources field studies, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys, while ensuring high-quality project work in environmental consulting services. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and the possibility of remote work for applicants in Texas or adjacent states.
- Responsibilities
- Assist with conducting natural resources field studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and avian/wildlife surveys. ,
- Conduct fieldwork, organize and transfer field data, and write technical reports and permit applications related to environmental regulations. ,
- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools during fieldwork. ,
- Safely operate SWCA-owned and rental vehicles, including 4-wheel drive vehicles. ,
- Complete individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight. ,
- Mobilize field crews and equipment, coordinate land access, and manage data transfer. ,
- Execute data collection in the field through self and others, and perform a broad range of tasks related to wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources. ,
- Complete field data QA/QC and conduct research, including basic data synthesis and analysis. ,
- Write deliverable sections under direction and communicate with clients or agencies as directed by the Project Manager. ,
- Oversee the implementation of the safety plan in the field and supervise a small crew during environmental fieldwork.
- Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. ,
- Minimum of two years of experience conducting wetland delineation fieldwork and wildlife/environmental fieldwork. ,
- Completion of a 38-hour wetland delineation training course or demonstrated equivalent.
- Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge and environmental survey experience in Texas ecology. ,
- Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices.
- Benefits
- 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). ,
- Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans. ,
- Participation in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. ,
- Education reimbursement and support for professional development and training programs.
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