Biologist

*6 month contract to hire and must sit in NY or NJ**

Our client is looking for a Wetland Biologist to join their growing team. This is a remote role but does require travel to various sites throughout the New Jersey/New York area on a monthly basis. This candidate will be responsible for providing delineating and preparation of permit applications to support our biology group in the NY/NJ territory. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and successfully manage multiple tasks, exhibits scientific writing skills, and have experience and a background in wetland science, botany, and/or soils and hydrology. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work on diverse projects, possess a high level of self-motivation, and demonstrate ability to successfully execute field tasks. Other responsibilities:

• Conducting desktop and field wetland assessments/delineations, stream assessments, and wetland function/value assessments.
• Consulting with clients regarding wetland and stream permitting alternatives.
• Identifying permits for wetland and stream impacts pursuant federal and state permitting programs.
• Preparing and submitting project reports to various agencies and involved parties.
• Conducting rare/threatened/endangered species habitat surveys.
• Conducting work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain.

Must-Haves:

• B.S./B.A. degree in natural science field of study.
• 3 to 5 years wetland delineation field experience.
• Preparing and submitting 404 and 401 permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, NJDEP, HPO, and USFWS.
• Ability to read and interpret resource mapping.
• Experience with local and regional flora identification.
• Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.
• Experience with soil classification.
• Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS).