Tetra Tech

Wildlife and Wetland Scientist


PayCompetitive
LocationPittsburgh/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 33479




      Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

      Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

      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. The 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. Prepare all 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, Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required.
      • 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.
      • A basic understanding of the natural resource permitting processes for the above-mentioned industries.
      • Direct work experience conducting wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or wildlife assessments.
      • An understanding of wetland/wildlife ecology.
      • Prior experience writing technical reports and handling and organizing data is required.
      • Knowledge of PC-compatible computers and Microsoft Windows/Office software applications is required.
      • Experience applying for State and/or Federal permits is preferred.
      • GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental field is preferred.
      • Wetland delineation certification is preferred.
      • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System experience is preferred.
      • Stormwater permitting and controls experience is preferred.
      • Drilling and logging experience is preferred.
      • Sampling various environmental matrices and wastes experience is preferred.
      • Monitoring well installations experience is preferred.
      • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments experience is preferred.
      • Data collection analysis and interpretation experience is preferred.
      • Ability to work in team situations.
      • Ample organizational skills.
      • Ability to manage time-critical situations.
      • Ability to fulfill deadline requirements.
      • Ability to search for pertinent facts and data.
      • Ability to analyze and evaluate information.
      • Ability to form accurate conclusions based on facts, information, and data.
      • 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.

      About Tetra Tech:

      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 combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

      Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

      LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

      Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

      Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

      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. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

      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
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  • About the company

      Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American Pasadena, California-based consulting and engineering services firm.

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