Lead Wetland Delineator (Associate Level)
Company: Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
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your resume or CV. Lead Wetland Delineator (Associate Level) ERM is
seeking a motivated Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to
join our global consulting firm as a Lead Wetland Delineator in our
growing Environmental Impact Assessment team on the East Coast.
This position can be remote, if located within one of the following
states / districts: NY, MA, RI, CT, PA, NJ, DE, MD, Washington
D.C., RI, VA, WV, NC, or SC. If located near an ERM office within
one of these states / districts, there is also an option to be
based at an ERM office.The ideal candidate will have experience
leading field-based wetland delineations and protected species
assessments, managing data, and writing technical reports to
support land development projects. Experience delineating wetlands
in New York and northeast states in accordance with state and
federal regulations is highly preferred. In this role, you will
work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of
environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment
projects to support our renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and
technology sector clients. This is primarily a field-based role,
and an exciting opportunity to build expertise in wetland, species
management, and erosion and sedimentation control compliance across
the mid-Atlantic and southeastern US.As a consultant at ERM, you
will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients,
geographies and services. ERM's collaborative culture and
nationwide network of experts provides knowledge sharing of best
practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants,
allowing you to build your own individualized career path in
project management or technical disciplines. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements,
with a focus on New York and other northeast states.
- With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and
fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own field of
specialization and support additional analyses outside of your area
of specialization working collaboratively with subject matter
experts in other fields and with other technical backgrounds.
- Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital
infrastructure and other projects including preparation of
environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under
the National Environmental Policy Act, environmental due diligence
services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports,
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other related
environmental documents.
- Perform project delivery activities such as conducting field
surveys, collecting and organizing field survey data, performing
research/ literature reviews, writing reports, and developing
strategies and recommendations for clients.
- Conduct tasks related to environmental assessments that include
but are not limited to land use planning/facility siting, pipeline
and/or transmission line routing studies, renewable energy desktop
and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, and
development of permit matrices and risk assessments.
- Assist in preparation of project-specific compliance management
plans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
requirements.
- Perform multi-media permitting and compliance documentation
with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and various
state and local agencies.
- Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and
scope-specific assignments and develop a basic understanding of
project management responsibilities.
- Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver
exceptional client value on projects.
- Work as an integral part of the Impact Assessment team and
support the goals of the team. REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or
related discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- With at least 5 years of relevant environmental experience or
professional internships.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Willingness and desire to support field assignments between 20%
and 50% of the time.
- Working knowledge of field techniques for plant identification,
soil sampling and hydric soil identification, and hydrology
indicators is required.
- Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and
trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
- Effective written/verbal communication and
organization/analytical skills.
- Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and
reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation
and manipulation of data).
- Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and to
collaborate with a team of experts to support work through the
lifecycle of a project.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel (up to 75%
if needed), and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team
player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes
initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
- Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability
to maintain the big picture.
- High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.Who We Are: As
the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner
with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative
solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial
opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving
opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a
diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential
part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also
see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better
solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts
supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to
operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical
expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk
and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom"
approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to
develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives
on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume
and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses,
shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.ERM does not
accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to
our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is
not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is
proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a
protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or
other applicable legally protected characteristics. Environmental
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