JOB REQUIREMENTS: Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized
professional services consulting firm, has an opportunity available for
a Biologist/Wetland Ecologist/Permitting Specialist to join our aviation
group. This opportunity is available in the following locations:
Minneapolis, MN; Middleton, WI; Wauwatosa, WI; De Pere, WI; La Crosse,
WI; Chicago, IL; Lansing, MI; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH;
Cincinnati, OH; Detroit, MI. POSITION PURPOSE: To conduct and support
environmental studies for transportation infrastructure projects,
including fieldwork to collect and document information on vegetation,
soils, and other environmental resources. A willingness to travel
extensively and work long hours during the field season is required for
this position. This position requires travel, overnight stays, and
evening or weekend work as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as principal investigator for ecological
fieldwork activities on transportation infrastructure projects.
Identifies, evaluates, and documents environmental data on plant and
animal species and habitats. Prepares technical reports documenting
ecological research and field surveys. Conducts independent research and
obtains and interprets information from outside sources. Identifies
required ecological impact mitigation and develops mitigation strategies
and plans. Completes federal, state, and local permit applications
related to wetlands, floodplains, public waters, listed species, and
other environmental resources. Coordinates jurisdictional determinations
and 401/404 permit applications with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and relevant state agencies. Prepares or directs preparation of
geographic information systems (GIS) maps depicting environmental survey
data. Responsible for schedules, work-in progress, and timely completion
of specific tasks. May attend client meetings - days or nights. REQUIRED
& PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in ecology,
biology, botany, soil science, natural resources, or a related field
from an accredited four-year college or university. One to three years
of relevant job experience. Ability to apply research to evaluation of
field conditions is required. Familiarity with flora of the upper
Midwest and ability to identify plant and animal species is required.
Completion of basic wetland delineation coursework is required. Strong
technical writing skills are required. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act,
National Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable federal and
state regulations is required. Experience with soil taxonomy and
wetlands ecology is preferred. Experience with GIS software and GPS
field collection techniques is preferred. Professional... For full info
follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status,
disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: ipc.us/t/27F2FAAF4B6343DB Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.