Wetland Scientist

Resource Options is hiring a Wetland Scientist in Quincy, MA. The role involves conducting wetland delineations, wildlife assessments, and compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have 2-8 years of relevant experience and a degree in environmental science or a related field. Strong fieldwork skills and the ability to work independently are essential. The position may require fieldwork in remote locations and challenging conditions.
As a Wetlands Scientist, you will conduct wetland delineations, wildlife habitat assessments, and rare species surveys, while developing permit strategies and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal wetland regulations. The role involves preparing technical reports, performing environmental monitoring, and providing construction oversight on various projects. Strong field experience, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to work independently are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Develop permit strategies with project team for projects in various market sectors.
• Conduct federal, state, and local wetland related permitting efforts.
• Develop and/or review technical reports and documents.
• Perform construction oversight and environmental monitoring.
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on short deadlines.
• Ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to delineate wetland resource areas independently.

Qualifications:
• Must have 2-8 years of wetland experience.
• B.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal wetland regulations in Massachusetts.
• Experience in other New England states is preferred.
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently.
• Expertise in identifying plants, insects, birds, reptiles, and/or amphibians.
• This is NOT a lab position, professional field experience is required
• Certifications such as WPIT, PWS, CWS, RPSS, CPESC are a plus.
• Ability to use and make maps with GIS is preferred.

This position may involve working in remote field locations, and may include night/weekend shifts, and/or working in challenging weather conditions. A vehicle is required. This position requires the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Pay Range: $25/hr. - $40/hr (Depending on experience)

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

If you value an honest day’s work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team!

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.