Field Ecologist/Wetland Delineator (All ECT Offices)

Job Summary: ECT has an ongoing need for field biologists at a variety of experience and skill levels. Successful candidates will have 1 to 15 years of experience performing wetland delineations, wildlife studies and exposure to Federal 404 and state level wetland permitting. Position and salary commensurate with experience and expertise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in wetland delineations and impact assessments
• Assist and/or lead listed T&E surveys
• Assist in state and federal wetland permitting
• Operate a GPS unit, collect and organize field data

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or ecology-related field with 1 - 15 years of experience
• Familiarity with hydric soil indicators, flora and fauna, and hydrologic indicators
• Familiarity with state and federal permitting
• Experience collecting GPS data, developing land use maps, habitat descriptions, conducting mitigation monitoring, conducting tree surveys

Job Essentials:

• Good verbal and technical writing skills
• Strong team player
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time throughout the region with occasional weeks spent in the field
• Ability to work long days in hot and humid working conditions
• Experience in off-road vehicle operation
• Attentive to health and safety procedures and protocols

ECT is a federal contractor and is working to achieve compliance with Executive Order 14042 outlining COVID-19 vaccination and program requirements for federal contractors, subcontractors, etc. At this time, ECT is not requiring vaccination as a condition of employment or continued employment for current and future employees; however, some locations performing direct and indirect federal work have specific vaccination and protocol requirements. As additional detailed guidance is provided, the firm's position may need to change . Current and future unvaccinated employees may also have specific protocols outlined to achieve said compliance. Please discuss this topic with the recruiter or hiring manager as necessary during your interview process.

ECT is a multidisciplinary natural resources and environmental consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients by integrating science, engineering, technology, planning, and management systems to provide practical solutions to complex challenges. ECT maintains a drug-free environment and is an affirmative action (AA) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.