Environmental Assessment Expert

Soundview Consultants LLC is seeking a full-time Environmental Assessment Expert in Mt Vernon, NY. The role involves fieldwork and in-office tasks related to natural resources management, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments. Candidates should have a BS in a related field and experience with wetland training. Benefits include health and dental insurance, flexible work options, and performance-based bonuses.
About Our Team
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We value our culture and team that we have built here and are currently accepting resumes of high-quality contributors who want to grow their career alongside our team. In this role, you will have a combination of fieldwork and in-office responsibilities covering the greater Puget Sound area in the realm of natural resources management.
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Job Overview
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This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Wetland Scientist to join our growing team. You will be responsible for conducting local and regional assignments including but not limited to wetland delineations, ordinary high water (OHW) delineations, monitoring studies, mitigation wetland, shoreline, streams, and fish and wildlife habitat assessments in accordance with current protocols (i.e., soil, hydrology, vegetation inventory, and plant identifications).
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical expertise on wetland and water identification, delineation, and jurisdictional status based on the interpretation of current regulations and guidance; review background information for projects with critical thinking and understanding of the bigger picture; draft and prepare technical writing tasks such as wetland assessment reports and other reporting elements showing excellent scientific writing and consistency.
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Requirements
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A BS degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural or Environmental Sciences, or related field; experience with appropriate supplementary wetland training, ordinary high-water determinations, biological assessments, and regional assessment methods; competency with Microsoft Office software is required including document preparation; proficiency using GIS and GPS preferred.
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Benefits
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Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability; paid company holidays; EAP (Employee Assistance Program); flexible and hybrid work opportunities; eligible for bi-annual bonusing based on performance.