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TTerracon
TerraconEnvironmental Services

Natural Resources Field Scientist

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

7h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Wetland Scientist will conduct wetland and stream delineations, manage Clean Water Act permitting, perform protected species assessments, and prepare technical reports. This role involves significant field work and contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

General Responsibilities:

We are seeking a qualified Wetland Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in conducting wetland & stream delineations, managing Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting processes, conducting site visits with agencies, conducting protected species assessments, and preparing technical reports. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives.


Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

  • Understand and practice quality acumen.

  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

  • Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.

  • Conduct wetland & stream delineations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

  • Analyze data collected during wetland & stream delineations and prepare detailed reports to document findings.

  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects.

  • Conduct protected species assessments and protected species surveys, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations.

  • May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

  • Assist senior scientists.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

  • Provide support for other service areas as needed within Terracon's Southeast division.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.

  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Updated 7h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Wetland Delineation • 1+ yrs
Stream Delineation • 1+ yrs
Clean Water Act Permitting • 1+ yrs
Protected Species Assessment • 1+ yrs
Technical Report Writing • 1+ yrs
Field Data Collection • 1+ yrs
Data Analysis • 1+ yrs
Project Management • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium5/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Terracon

Team size

Growing team

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Terracon is an environmental consulting firm specializing in natural resources, including wetland and stream delineations, Clean Water Act permitting, and protected species assessments.

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Natural Resources Field Scientist

Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesFull Time