Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Mid to Senior Level Wetland Scientist to our OGA team reporting to our office daily in Pittsburgh, PA. Please note, this is not a remote employment opportunity.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
Candidate will be required to serve as a mid-level environmental scientist for projects with a wetland, ecological services, and wildlife component (e.g., wetland delineation and functional assessments; Section 401/404 permit support; wetland/stream mitigation design and monitoring, wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, and habitat assessments). These studies are typically conducted to aid in the acquisition of necessary permitting or may serve as evidence for compliance requirements. The Wetlands and Ecological Services Group work with other departments within the company to provide quality environmental consulting services to our clients to fulfill their project needs.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
· Lead a crew, supported by a jr. scientist in performing wetland delineations and functional assessment investigations in accordance with the USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements. Collecting and preparing all associated spatial boundary data, data forms, and wetland reports.
· Lead surface water quality/biological assessments (chemistry, macroinvertebrates, and habitat).
· Lead botanical and wildlife habitat assessments. Preference for candidates capable and experienced in conducting botanical presence / absence surveys and reporting.
· Conduct fieldwork activities with out-of-town travel typically required 25-30% of the time. The fieldwork will primarily be in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, but some further travel may be required.
· Assist in the preparation of Section 404 (Department of the Army Permit Applications), Section 401 Water Quality Certification Permit Applications, and PADEP Chapter 105/Joint Permit Applications.
· Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
· Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
· Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
· Additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required.
• Over 5 years of direct wetland, botanical, and/or wildlife workplace experience with projects related to one or more of the following industries: transportation, water, energy, mining, reclamation, and natural resources.
• Wetland delineation certification is required.
• Candidates must have substantial direct workplace experience conducting and/or leading wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or assessments to be considered for this position.
• Over 5 years of experience writing technical reports and handling and organizing data is required.
• Data collection analysis and interpretation experience is required.
• Knowledge of PC-compatible computers and Microsoft Windows/Office software applications is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed out of town, up to approximately 25-30% of time. The fieldwork will primarily be located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, but some further travel may be required.
• Ability to work in team situations.
• Ample organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time-critical situations.
• Ability to fulfill deadline requirements.
• Ability to search for pertinent facts and data.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information.
• Ability to form accurate conclusions based on facts, information, and data.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• You must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Scientist in Training Certification preferred.
• The preferred candidate will also have a valid PA DCNR Wild Plant Management Permit.
• Knowledge of Ohio Rapid Assessment Method for Wetlands and Ohio Primary Headwater Habitat is required; associated certification preferred.
• A solid understanding of the natural resource permitting processes for the above-mentioned industries.
• Familiarity with wetland mitigation site selection, design, and monitoring. Experience with NEPA document preparation (CEE, EA, and EIS) desired but not required. GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental fields is a plus.
• Experience using electronic tablets (iPads and Samsung Tablets) to record pertinent data, specifically utilizing Wildnote, Field Maps, and Solocator Applications, is preferred.
• Experience applying for State and/or Federal permits is preferred.
• GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental field is preferred.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and perform field investigation activities that could potentially require the following:
• Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions.
• Standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate collecting site information.
• Negotiating difficult terrain for extended periods of time performing field surveys.
• Lifting and/or carrying field equipment and other items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Potential exposure to natural hazards (e.g., poison ivy, wet terrain, heat).
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will be required to travel to project sites via air or land.
• The employee may be required to conduct site visits and field activities at places and times where exposure to outdoor weather conditions is part of the working environment.
Additional Information
• Full-time (40hr) position; (M-F; some weekend work may require more than a 40hr work week).
• Work location is Pittsburgh, PA - this is not a remote employment opportunity.
• Travel required for overnight and out-of-town work is intermittently necessary.
• 5 years of relevant wetland delineation and/or botanical experience is a must for this position.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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