SENIOR WETLANDS SCIENTIST / NATURAL RESOURCES PERMITTING SPECIALIST

at Tetra Tech EC, Inc.

Location:
Boston, MA

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Description:
Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is a U.S. based leading consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction firm. We provide our clients with a full range of traditional and innovative services, that are delivered cost effectively, timely and in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. We distinguish ourselves to our clients by proactively incorporating, Client Service Quality®, Do It Right®, and Shared Vision® principles through our work processes, operating procedures, and execution methods. We consistently meet or exceed client expectations. For projects small or large, we work together with our clients to achieve a shared vision of the project objectives: scope, budget, schedule, and level of quality. Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Senior Wetlands Scientist / Natural Resources Permitting Specialist to work in its Boston Office who has appropriate certifications to work on a wide range of environmental licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance projects in the Northeastern States. The successful candidate must have a broad background in the environmental sciences, and a proven record of managing projects and supervising staff in various fields of natural resources assessment and management. The position also involves developing local and regional business in these markets. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and senior peer review for wetlands, ecological and biological assessments and related regulatory compliance projects, and work closely with TtEC's natural resources staff across the country. The technical responsibilities of the position will include: establishing client-responsive and regulatory-compliant scopes of work; project planning and staffing (i.e., establishing scope, schedule, budget, and quality); writing proposals; developing cost estimates; providing current subject matter expertise to project planning and implementation; ensuring work product quality,; serving as client-agency liaison for regulatory negotiations and information submissions. Technical oversight responsibilities may relate to field study designs, data collection and statistical methods/analysis, information synthesis and interpretations, report preparation, or peer review in relation to wetland or ecological assessments projects for resource management, permitting, and/or regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing Tetra Tech EC's local/regional practice in the natural resources assessment and management markets, and developing and growing client relationships. The management and supervisory responsibilities of the position will include developing and maintaining local staff competence and capability in the natural resources fields to support projects on the local and national level. The successful candidate will supervise and/or mentor a small group of highly competent and self-motivated Boston-based environmental scientists, biologists, and planners and work closely with TtEC's natural resources staff across the country. The successful candidate will need to understand, implement, monitor, and support TtEC's corporate policies and procedures.

To Apply:
Candidates who are interested in applying for this position should submit a resume to Tetra Tech EC at (EM: eastern.region1 AT tetratech.com). Only resumes that include salary requirements will be considered. Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech EC offers its employees a comprehensive compensation package. Please visit our website at www.tteci.com or www.tetratech.com for additional information about us.

Qualifications:
**Undegraduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, ecology, wetlands sciences, natural resources management, or a closely related environmental or ecological science), with strong understanding of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecology and natural resources regulations. **5+ years of professional experience in the private sector or environmental consulting in the Northeastern States, including a minimum of 2 years of effective project management and staff supervision. **NH wetland scientist certification and/or certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) through the Society of Wetland Scientists. **Comprehensive knowledge of biological science and ecological methodologies, conservation planning, and natural/biological resources management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (especially relative t**Northeastern U.S. or New England-specific species and habitats). **Experience in preparing environmental impact assessments and mitigation and monitoring plans t**meet regulatory requirements (i.e., NEPA, ESA, CWA, and other Federal/State laws, regulations, and policies) and multi-agency permitting. **Demonstrated effectiveness in proposal preparation and presentation, project and task management, client relationship building, and business development in New England are essential. **Exceptional verbal communication and writing skills. Preferred: **Graduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, ecology, wetlands sciences, natural resources management, or closely related environmental sciences). **10+ years of professional experience in the private sector or environmental consulting in the Northeastern States, including a minimum of 3 years of effective project management and staff supervision. **Experience with bat and avian surveys and impact analyses.

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