Staff Biologist - Wetland Delineator

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Biologist - Wetland Delineator to join our dynamic team in Austin, Texas supporting projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area. Engaging in both field and office work, you'll conduct wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments. Additional activities will include technical report writing and assisting with permit applications and project management for a variety of clients.

This is an hourly, full-time and regular (with benefits) position offering the flexibility of hybrid work, combining field, in-office, and remote work arrangements.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Lead/Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and related aquatic resource surveys.
• Lead field teams during wetland delineation surveys and manage data collection.
• Prepare delineation reports and assist with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act.
• Conduct habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Prepare wildlife technical reports with an emphasis on Endangered Species Act compliance.
• Utilize topographic maps, GPS devices, and other tools during fieldwork.
• Collaborate with team members in the development of project deliverables.
• Assist with preparing scopes and budgets for routine projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and oversee their implementation in the field.
• Lead routine projects, processes, or deliverables from start to finish, with support from project managers.

Note: Candidates with more experience than outlined below are strongly encouraged to apply. For those with greater qualifications, higher titles and salary will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of one year of relevant experience conducting wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments in a professional setting. Candidates that are unable to demonstrate delineation experience will not be considered for this position.
• Experience leading wetland delineation field surveys and research for desktop wetland evaluations and compiling field data into aquatic resource delineation reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
• Proficiency in GPS devices and digital data collection.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles.
• Strong client service orientation and exceptional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years conducting wetland delineations.
• Completion of 38-hour wetland delineation training course.
• Experience leading wetland survey teams throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area and leading site visits with agency personnel.

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 80% of your time.

SWCA Environmental Consultantsis a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.Our Vision (the North Star)isto makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as#OneSWCA;weare#AlwaysLearning, we#NeverSettle,and we#GiveBack.

We are100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record'sTop 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us ataccommodations@swca.comor call 1-480-581-5378. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Austin, TX based position can expect a salary of $25.12 - $32.76/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitiveBenefitspackage, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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