Environmental Professional - Biologist and Wetland Specialist (St. Louis)
Wilson & Company
- Saint Louis, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain USFWS permits for survey of special status species in Utah and Colorado, particularly yellow-billed cuckoo and southwestern willow flycatcher.
- 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)