Wetland/Permitting Specialist - Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Wetland/Permitting Specialist to join our NE environmental group. The ideal candidate will be 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 and 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.

The position requires 8 to 10 years of experience and the ability 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 60 locations and 2,500 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.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees'. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $99,663 to $128,138 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.