Environmental Permitting Specialist/ Wetland Scientist

$45,760 - $83,200/Yr

Resource Options - Mansfield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mansfield, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Environmental Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist position at Resource Options Inc. involves supporting the ecological services division by conducting wetland delineations, preparing regulatory documents, and designing restoration projects. The role requires collaboration with various teams and focuses on environmental compliance and impact assessments related to infrastructure and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting wetland and other ecological resource area delineations.
• Assessing the potential impacts of infrastructure and development projects.
• Preparing WPA and NEPA/MEPA documents and regulatory agency permit applications.
• Designing restoration ecology projects.
• Preparing wetland restoration plans.
• Preparing federal, state, and local permit applications.
• Working with and/or supporting other groups within the company.

Requirements

• B.A., B.S. and/or M.S. in Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related course of study.
• Prior experience in wetland delineation/habitat evaluation, impact assessment, and regulatory compliance is required.
• Experience in field ecology, data analysis, and writing.
• Experience in restoration design, environmental regulatory compliance, and client/project management is a plus.
• Familiarity and/or coursework in ArcGIS is required.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• CDL (Commercial Driver's License).
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Safe and drug-free work environment.