Mid-Level Wetland Ecologist

Job
This job will require the development and implementation of wetland inventories, site investigations, and mitigation plans related to private and public sector projects in the Pacific Northwest. Work will involve aerial photo interpretation, baseline studies, environmental assessments, wetland delineations, mitigation opportunities and constraints analysis, and monitoring associated with wetlands, aquatic systems, and riparian habitats. Experience should include project management, technical analysis, ability to plan and direct field studies, and preparation of deliverables. A working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA), NEPA, SEPA, and other regulations affecting wetlands and aquatic systems is required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience with MS Word, Excel, database management, GPS, and GIS also are required.
Accountabilities
The candidate will serve as technical lead on field efforts involving wetland resources and will be capable of presenting results in formal settings. The candidate will be a skilled field biologist capable of managing teams of biologists, maintaining field equipment, and communicating effectively with clients and agency representatives.
REQUIREMENTS
BS in wetland ecology or related natural sciences as applied to the Pacific Northwest. A minimum 7 years experience involving private sector environmental consulting or natural resource management is essential. An applied knowledge of wetland sciences or aquatic/terrestrial ecology is desired based on experience in the Pacific Northwest and other bioregions of the western U.S. Demonstrated skills including field research, botanical surveys, soils and groundwater investigations, habitat and vegetation mapping, technical analysis (including use of GPS and GIS), and data management are essential. Experience should include NEPA and/or SEPA compliance and consultations involving the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state/local agencies that administer wetlands regulations. Applied experience related to government land management activities and infrastructure development involving the transportation, mining, water resource, communications, and energy sectors also is of key importance.AMEC Earth & Environmental (AMEC) is a leading full-service environmental engineering and construction/remediation services firm in North America, providing environmental and geotechnical engineering and scientific consulting services.
AMEC employs approximately 2,500 professionals operating from more than 100 offices in the US and Canada. AMEC and its affiliated companies have over 6,500 engineers, scientists, construction managers, and support personnel in North America, and over 40,000 personnel worldwide. Our parent company, AMEC plc, has been ranked as the No. 1 international design firm in the world by the Engineering News Record for the past 2 years.
AMEC offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package including: medical, vision, & dental coverage, 401K Matching, Educational Reimbursement, and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. Additional information can be obtained from our website at www.amec.com.
AMEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.