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Wildlife and Wetland Scientist - 21200000829

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Summary: This position will be responsible for assisting with fieldwork and report preparation associated with wetland delineations, stream assessments, botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, and habitat assessments. It is strongly desired that they have working knowledge of policies and procedures related to wetlands and streams and experience with a variety of wildlife, botanical, and/or habitat surveys. The candidate will support mid to senior-level staff with wetland delineations, stream assessments, botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and report writing. Candidate will be expected to work, in-person, from the Pittsburgh, PA office location when not in the field performing fieldwork. Fieldwork will primarily be located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, but some further travel may be required.

Your Role: Candidate will be required to serve as a junior-level environmental scientist for projects with a wetland, ecological services, and wildlife component (e.g., wetland delineation and functional assessments; Section 401/404 permit support; wetland/stream mitigation design and monitoring, wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, and habitat assessments). Essential duties include the following: * Assist in performing wetland identification, delineation, and functional assessment investigations in accordance with the USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements. Assisting with the preparation of associated data sheets and wetland reports. * Conduct surface water quality/biological assessments (chemistry, macroinvertebrates, and habitat). * Assist with wildlife and habitat assessments.

Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or a closely related field is required. * This is a junior-level position requiring 2+ years of wetland, botanical, and/or wildlife experience with projects related to one or more of the following industries: transportation, water, energy, mining, reclamation, and natural resources. * Candidates must have direct work experience conducting wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or wildlife assessments in order to be considered for this position. * The candidate must have an understanding of wetland/wildlife ecology and, at minimum, a basic understanding of the natural resource permitting processes for the abovementioned industries, in some combination of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. * Prior experience writing technical reports and handling and organizing data is required. * Experience applying for State and/or Federal permits and GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental field is a plus. * The preferred candidate would have wetland delineation certification. * A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required. * Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information * Organization: 212 OGA