Senior Professional, Wetlands

Description

EarthCon Consultants, Inc. (EarthCon), a national environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Wetlands Specialist or Ecologist as Gulf Coast Division Leader to lead a natural resource practice. This position is based in Madison or Ocean Springs, MS and will service clients throughout the Gulf Coast region.

This position requires the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or a related discipline
• 10 years or more experience in Wetlands Delineation and Natural Resource projects with at least 5 years in environmental consulting
• Extensive experience in wetland delineation/mitigation, habitat restoration/regulatory permitting and ecological assessments involving T&E evaluations or relation field
• Thorough understanding of state and federal regulatory programs such as NEPA and CERCLA
• A PWS certification is strongly preferred.
• Relationship with NACOE district offices preferred.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• Can-do attitude and strong work ethic

Specific duties may include:

• Perform and manage ecological assessments, wetlands delineation and related projects
• Mitigation plan preparation
• State and Federal Permitting
• Project management responsibilities including supervision and mentorship project staff; budget development and resource allocation
• Client communications and management

EarthCon is a great place to work. For us, a great place to work means an environment that presents challenges and fosters creativity. A place where you are appreciated for your contributions and empowered to advance your career. And at EarthCon, our scientists, engineers and technicians will tell you, it is ultimately about a culture that provides the flexibility of a small firm and the diversity and stability of an international consultant. Sound like a place you’d like to grow your career? Great. Please apply
now.