Environmental Professional Biologist and Wetland Specialist (Springfield)

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Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Professional Biologist and Wetland Specialist to join our team.

The position may be located in our Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Springfield, MO; or Omaha, Nebraska offices. This individual will work with a team of environmental professionals from across the company to deliver quality documents supporting our federal, state, local, and tribal clients under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable federal and state regulations for environmental resource management.

This position is responsible for completing fieldwork, evaluating potential environmental impacts and mitigation requirements, and writing technical reports for wetland and biological resources on a variety of transportation, railroad, land development, and stormwater / wastewater projects.

Biological resources include, but are not limited to, wetland delineation and mitigation, threatened and endangered species, wildlife, vegetation, noxious weeds, and environmental permitting.

Staff within Wilson & Company’s Environmental Program often manage environmental projects or tasks, including scoping, scheduling, and cost estimating.

This includes working collaboratively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across the firm to meet project goals, and other key staff to build relationships both locally and in all states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

Essential Job Functions :

Biologist and Wetland Specialist

• Provide technical environmental resource expertise for wetland and biological resources (listed in Job Description above).
• Conduct fieldwork as it relates to project needs, includes travel throughout and out-of-state travel to support a national environmental program.
• Prepare biological resource reports, including Technical Memos, Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations.
• Consult with jurisdictional and regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the preparation of environmental and NEPA documentation, in part or in whole, including resource-specific technical reports, EIDs, CEs, EAs, and EISs.

Plan and conduct field delineations of Waters of the U.S., including wetlands, and conduct stream assessments

• Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, mitigation plans, and Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) requests
• Prepare permit applications under Sections 404 / 401 of the Clean Water Act and NPDES Section 402
• Prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and relevant experience with hazardous materials
• Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies
• Conduct vegetation and species habitat surveys
• Complete database reviews and background research to support NEPA documents and prepare NEPA documentation
• Prepare Section 7 consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Prepare Section 106 consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer
• Prepare Section 4(f) assessments

Task Management

• Serve as project and / or task manager for environmental / NEPA projects firmwide; coordinate with and support others for overall project performance and deliver projects to clients on schedule and on budget.
• Support the national environmental program through marketing, proposal preparation, and environmental analysis and documentation.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals, and other key staff to build client relationships in the states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

Required Skills

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning or similar discipline.

Advanced degrees will be given due attention.

• An environmental certification including Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) is preferred
• 2 years of experience conducting T&E assessments, wetland delineations, and permitting with the and Midwest Supplements.
• 2 years of experience preparing T&E and wetland delineation reports, Section 404 permits, and mitigation plans.
• T&E assessment and wetland delineation field skills and methodology, GPS data collection, and ArcGIS proficiency.
• Ability to identify wetlands and jurisdictional waters of the United States.
• Proven ability to work on a team of professionals to accomplish project and program goals.
• Task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in software including the Microsoft suite of programs and ArcGIS.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 4 years of experience conducting T&E assessments, wetland delineations, and permitting with the Arid West, Western Mountain, Great Plains, and / or Midwest Supplements.
• 4 years of experience preparing T&E and wetland delineation reports, Section 404 permits, and mitigation plans.
• Professional certifications, specifically Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or ability to qualify as PWS.
• Environmental project management experience for NEPA and other environmental projects at the federal, state, local and tribal level.
• Experience in identification of flora and fauna and special status species’ habitat.
• Experience coordinating with environmental resource and regulatory agencies in Utah.
• Technical writing skills with experience authoring NEPA documents.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and relevant experience with hazardous materials
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

About Us :

Wilson & Company has a rich history in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future.

We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states.

The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies;

energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions.

Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations.

Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own.

Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work.

And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well- have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

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Last updated : 2024-04-29