Regional Biologist - Mitigation (Rutland, VT)
About the position
Responsibilities
• Work with state agencies, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and consulting firms on wetland mitigation projects.
• Advance mitigation projects through all phases of project delivery from site identification to adaptive management.
• Identify and secure wetland restoration projects collaboratively.
• Perform annual monitoring and reporting on wetland projects.
• Identify adaptive management needs and implement adaptive management plans.
• Develop mitigation plans for wetland restoration projects.
• Steward collaborative relationships with state agencies, partnering organizations, and land trusts.
• Conduct fieldwork that may require strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions.
• Travel throughout Vermont and occasionally out of state for conferences and meetings.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in wetland restoration opportunities, wetland mitigation implementation, vegetative sampling protocol, invasive species control, hydrology monitoring, and wetland delineation.
• Knowledge of state and federal wetland regulations, policies, and laws.
• Excellent project management, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write mitigation plans and monitoring reports.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a self-starter.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with wetland permitting through state level permitting agencies and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Familiarity with project budget management.
Benefits
• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
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Responsibilities
• Work with state agencies, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and consulting firms on wetland mitigation projects.
• Advance mitigation projects through all phases of project delivery from site identification to adaptive management.
• Identify and secure wetland restoration projects collaboratively.
• Perform annual monitoring and reporting on wetland projects.
• Identify adaptive management needs and implement adaptive management plans.
• Develop mitigation plans for wetland restoration projects.
• Steward collaborative relationships with state agencies, partnering organizations, and land trusts.
• Conduct fieldwork that may require strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions.
• Travel throughout Vermont and occasionally out of state for conferences and meetings.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in wetland restoration opportunities, wetland mitigation implementation, vegetative sampling protocol, invasive species control, hydrology monitoring, and wetland delineation.
• Knowledge of state and federal wetland regulations, policies, and laws.
• Excellent project management, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write mitigation plans and monitoring reports.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a self-starter.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with wetland permitting through state level permitting agencies and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Familiarity with project budget management.
Benefits
• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
Apply Now
Apply Now