Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Springfield , MA 01105
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Wetlands Scientist - Team Lead | Wethersfield, CT
VHB's growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Wetlands Scientist/Natural Science Team Leader to join our growing environmental team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and expand our established natural science team, supporting renewable energy and state infrastructure needs. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Responsibilities
Wetland delineations and documentation of a three-parameter approach using field indicators of wetland hydrology, identification of dominant plant species in various strata, and field indicators of hydric soils in southern New England
Preparation of wetland functional assessments and evaluation of potential project impacts
Coordination and preparation of NEPA documents
Supervise and mentor team of scientists
Wetland mitigation site evaluation, design, monitoring, and functional assessment
Preparation of soil profile descriptions following USDA NRCS nomenclature
Erosion and sediment control planning
Environmental regulatory agency consultations
Preparation of state and federal environmental permit applications
Oversee construction monitoring to confirm adherence to permit conditions
Project management and task management of complex permitting efforts
Lead and attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and troubleshoot any issues
Skills and Attributes
Familiarity with southern New England flora and ability to key out plant species using floristic keys
Familiarity with southern New England fauna and ability to generally assess wildlife habitat quality
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a colleague
Must be highly motivated and an active team participant
Must exhibit advanced technical writing skills
Must possess and maintain working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, with demonstrated expertise in water resources permitting
Proficiency in permit application preparation mandatory
Exhibits strong leadership and mentorship skills
Excels working in a team environment
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, plant, soil science, or related environmental field
Master's degree in a similar environmental area of study preferred (master's may substitute for 1 year of experience)
15+ years of professional environmental experience with a focus in wetlands/environmental permitting
Team management experience preferred
Ability to travel, as needed, to support offices and projects
Ability to manage projects independently and to serve as a task lead to support other company disciplines
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), and/or Professional Member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist by the Soil Science Society of America and/or Certified Professional in Soil Erosion Control (CPESC) required
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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