Wetland/Permitting Specialist - Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Wetland/Permitting Specialist to join our environmental group in our Parsippany, NJ office and work in the Natural Resource Services Department. Dewberry is seeking candidates who are proficient in the identification and delineation of wetlands using N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulatory guidance manuals. Individuals also should have experience in the preparation of permit applications required by these agencies, including General/Nationwide/Individual Wetland Permits, Pinelands and Highlands and Coastal Wetland Permits, including Waterfront Development and CAFRA permits.

Ideal candidates must have 8 to 10 years of experience and be able to prepare ecological assessments, perform threatened and endangered species surveys, and be familiar with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Ecological Risk Assessment procedures.Experience using Geographical Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems is a plus.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits with clients and regulatory agencies in the field.
• Conduct soil, hydrology and vegetation inventory, and plant identifications.
• Prepare 404 and 401 permit applications.
• Complete permit compliance monitoring.
• Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.
• Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
• Provide client and regulatory agency coordination.
• Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.
• Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.
• Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.
• Primary focus is to execute project activities with client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations, including field studies
• 8-10 years of work experience is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Microstation a plus.
• Capability to execute and coordinate 404/401 permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Regulation submittal, Wetland or Environmental design, Phase I/II Environmental Assessments, EPA Rapid Bio-Assessment, and a NEPA background would be considered a plus.
• Professional Wetland Scientist and COE Provisional Certification.
• DCR E&S Certification a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Regular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.
• Local and occasional statewide/countrywide travel is required for position.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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