Start your career or bring your experience right here! Tetra Tech is looking for a junior or mid-level Environmental Scientist to be responsible for assisting various projects, including but not limited to wetland delineations, Threatened and Endangered (T&E) surveys, environmental permitting, due diligence investigations, and preparation of technical reports. This position can work out of various office locations across Florida (Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee or Cocoa).

Candidates must have direct work experience in conducting wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and preparing USACE and FDEP environmental permits associated with site development. It is strongly desired they have working knowledge of FL, SC, GA, and AL regulations related to wetlands, listed species, and environmental permitting. The candidate should be physically able to complete strenuous fieldwork to support wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and environmental due diligence and report to Tetra Tech Project Manager. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Your Role:

• Assist with wetland identification, delineation, determination, and mitigation in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. Prepare all associated data sheets and wetland reports.
• Assist with T&E species surveys and permitting in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of USACE Nationwide Permits, Section 404 Dredge/Fill, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and FDEP Environmental Resource Permit applications.
• Use Global Positioning System (GPS) to document points or stake features in the field.
• Prepare technical environmental reports.
• Assist field staff in environmental investigations.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field is required, Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in environmental science, environmental consulting, or a nexus industry.
• A minimum of 1 year of wetlands experience with projects related to one or more of the following areas: land development, transportation, water, energy, and oil/gas is required.
• Candidates must have direct work experience assisting with wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and environmental permitting to be considered.
• The candidate must have an understanding of wetland ecology and permitting processes, and be familiar with wetland mitigation site selection, design, and monitoring.
• Experience with NEPA document preparation is desired, but not required.
• GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental fields is a plus; however, Tetra Tech has GIS and CADD staff available to prepare the required mapping.
• Proficient with using GPS, GIS software programs, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Capable of extensive fieldwork.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Wetland delineation training is preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.
• The ability to operate 4WD equipment and trailer attachments is preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida flora and fauna, hydric soils, environmental regulations, and permitting.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and listed species surveys.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training is required; we will provide it if the incumbent does not currently possess it.