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The individual will be responsible for leading field efforts for wetland delineations, habitat assessments/surveys for threatened and endangered species, stream assessments, and various other ecological field work as necessary. The candidate will work with a team of environmental professionals and engineers to secure federal, state, and local environmental permits for clients. As such, candidates should have experience working with and permitting projects under the CWA Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The individual we seek for this position will serve as a mentor for entry level environmental field staff and will assist Project Managers with coordinating field work and completing environmental report writing. This candidate should possess a working knowledge of the flora and fauna of the mid-Atlantic region.\nDewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.\nResponsibilities\nServe as a Technical field lead for Wetland Delineations, T&E habitat assessments and surveys, soil assessments, hydrology and vegetation inventories, and various other site assessments.\nCoordinate field visits with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.\nEvaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.\nPrepare environmental permit applications for Federal, State and Local agencies. Complete post permit compliance monitoring.\nDocument and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.\nPrepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.\nProvide client and regulatory agency coordination.\nSupport proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.\nPerform technical work and develop project execution strategies.\nServe as technical lead and mentor for entry level field staff.\nTechnical report writing.\nQAQC.\nRequired Skills & Required Experience\nRequired Skills & Experience:\nA Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required. An advanced degree (Master’s) in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Policy, Hydrogeology or related field is a plus.\n5-10 years of work experience is required.\nCapability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.\nProficiency with ESRI Products (ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey 123) is preferred.\nKnowledge of Virginia environmental regulations and permitting, 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Wetland Delineation Manual and Piedmont/Coastal Plain Supplements, Unified Stream Assessment (USM) Tool for Stream Mitigation Credit determination, Perennial Flow Determinations, and Chesapeake Bay Act Resources and Identification. \nVDEQ Professional Wetland Delineator/Virginia Surface Water Delineator (PWD/VSWD) required, or with ability to obtain within one year of employment.\nSediment and Erosion Control Inspector and/or natural stream restoration design certification (Rosgen) is a plus. Specific species experience (i.e. Small Whorled Pogonia) a plus.\nAdditional Requirements:\nAbility to work in a team environment.\nRegular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nLocal and occasional statewide travel is required (70/30 split between field and office).\n*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.\n*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.\n*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.\nNotice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.\nSalary Range\nThe projected range for this position is $81,000-$104,000 annually in our Richmond, VA office. 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