Wetland Delineation and Permit Specialist

Gpd Group - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Wetland Delineation and Permit Specialist at GPD Group is responsible for supporting the preparation and submission of technical reports and permitting documents for power and renewable energy projects. This role requires a high level of self-motivation and leadership, allowing the specialist to take full ownership of projects from start to finish. The position involves conducting wetland assessments, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients regarding ecological considerations for site development, including wetland and stream permitting options and T&E species.
• Conduct wetland assessments/delineations, aquatic resource assessments, and wetland functional assessments in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
• Conduct or facilitate rare/threatened/endangered species habitat surveys and ecological inventories in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act and associated state permitting programs, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
• Develop and submit project reports to various agencies and entities.
• Conduct work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain.
• Independently prepare technical reports and permit documents, maintaining excellent communication with project managers, clients, employees, permitting agencies, and subcontractors.
• Support client and agency permitting needs during all project processes.
• Perform construction monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a natural science field of study.
• 3+ years of wetland delineation field experience with the ability to delineate wetlands independently.
• 2+ years of experience in project management and preparing and submitting permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, SHPO, DNR, and USFWS.
• Experience with Ohio and Pennsylvania ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife.
• Experience with local and regional flora identification and ability to key out and identify plants using plant identification manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret resource mapping.
• Experience with soil classification and hydraulic soil indicators.
• Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS) data collection platforms (ESRI Field Maps) and GIS.
• Well versed in state and federal regulations, the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and current Regional Supplements.
• Experience with Ohio and Pennsylvania wetland and aquatic resource assessment methods.
• Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered (T&E) species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.
• Experience with technical report writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or Professional Wetland Scientist in Training (WPIT) Certification or the ability to obtain is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time