Wetland Scientist

Wetland Scientist We’re looking for the kind of person who is passionate about helping others and driven to succeed. We want someone who stops at nothing to create a genuine relationship with the client, someone so authentic that clients trust them one hundred percent. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to speak with you about becoming our next Wetland Scientist. The position is in our Palmer, MA office. You will be part of a small team supporting our natural resource permitting and construction compliance projects. As a Wetland Scientist, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including wetland delineation, construction site inspections, project reporting, permitting assistance, and Conservation Commission meeting attendance. Interested? Keep reading… Why Goddard Consulting Our business is people, not wetlands. We genuinely love our employees and our clients. We know that sometimes, being a scientist, you get caught up in the details. At the end of the day, we’re people who enjoy spending time with each other and with our families. Beyond that, we’re involved in changing the landscape of Massachusetts in an ecologically conscientious way. When you join our team, you’ll get the opportunity to be trained by and learn from some of the top experts in the industry. Requirements to Succeed To succeed in this role, you’ll need to: Have excellent communication skills and follow up with the project team and clients. Complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction. Exercise professional judgment with strong attention to detail. Be highly organized with strong written and oral communication skills. Communicate with clients in a professional manner Communicate with contractors and other professionals in a concise manner Prepare written reports using technical writing In a nutshell, we’re looking for someone who can deliver the work with little supervision, pays attention to the details, knows when to ask for help, and is a natural at taking care of the client. If this sounds like a fit, keep reading. Specific Experience Requirements As an Environmental Scientist, you’ll need a background in this kind of work. While we can teach some of the finer details, you’ll need to: Perform wetland delineations and wetland permitting (NOI, 401/404, etc.). Perform construction inspection and reporting. Represent projects and clients at Conservation Commission hearings. Interact with clients and contractors as directed by your Team Leader. Be able to work in a variety of field conditions that involve working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, at times for several consecutive hours. Qualifications To be considered for this role, we’d prefer you have: A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a similar discipline. Experience with soils and plants of New England Ability to read and interpret site plans. Experience and knowledge of state and local wetland regulations. Experience working with contractors. GIS experience. Experience preparing reports using technical writing. About Goddard Consulting LLC We’re a small, close-knit, and growing multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm serving multiple client and project types in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. We believe that we need to support our team with professional development and enrichment while creating a dynamic and exciting work environment. We specialize in wetland assessment and permitting and rare species assessment, permitting and mitigation design. We also have strong skills in ecological restoration design, sediment and erosion control design, monitoring, and GIS. Our clients range from small single-family homeowners to engineering firms, developers, and municipal clients. Our work portfolio includes single-family home development, enforcement order resolution, wetland mitigation design, commercial and residential developments, airports, transportation, solar, lakes and ponds, ecological restoration design, rare species surveys, assessment, permitting, and mitigation. Benefits As an Environmental Scientist, we offer a competitive salary of $50,000 to $75,000 per year, based on experience. Paid Time Off (PTO) of 80 hours per year 401(k) retirement plan Paid sabbaticals every 5 years Health Insurance Reimbursement FUN on and off-site company outings Profit sharing Annual bonuses Working with an amazing team If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while making a difference for the environment, APPLY TODAY! We look forward to hearing from you. Additional Info Experience Level : Entry Level Education Level : Bachelors Degree Job Type : Full-Time Application Link or Email : annika@goddardconsultingllc.com

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000