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Natural Resource Scientist/Field Lead (San Marcos, Texas)
January 15, 2018
Whitenton Group, Inc. (WGI) is seeking to hire a Natural Resource Scientist/Field Lead in the San Marcos, Texas office. This person will assist with a variety of projects in the southern US on private and government-owned lands. WGI is looking to fill this position in the immediate future.
Responsibilities:
- Desktop evaluations/assessments
- Conduct stream/wetland delineation(s) following the USACE guidance
- Conduct protected species habitat evaluations and presence/absence surveys
- GPS data collection and processing
- Use of ArcGIS software to produce maps
- Report compilation (environmental constraints analyses, environmental assessments, preliminary report(s) of findings, )
o Communicate effectively with crew(s) and supervisors
o Lead a field crew
o Client and agency interaction
Requirements:
- Minimum of three years’ experience in the southern US conducting field surveys and data collection for wetland delineations & habitat evaluations.
- Overnight and extended travel. At minimum, one week per month this candidate will be traveling Monday through Friday.
- Attention to detail
- Task oriented and team player
- Good writing and editing skills
- Knowledgeable and experienced with:
o USACE wetland delineation manual/regional supplements in the southern US
o USACE wetland datasheets
o Delineation of Ordinary High Water Marks for streams
o Protected species and stream/wetland delineation
o Oil and gas work (well pad, pipeline, utility lines, water well/ponds, and facilities) - BS (MS preferred) in a natural resource field of stud
- Valid driver’s license
- Random drug test/screen
- ATV operation
- Solutions oriented
- Quick response time
- Must pass background security screening and safety training(s) for a variety of clients
- Physically able to perform field surveys and withstand challenging field conditions (terrain, extreme heat/cold, poisonous/biting/stinging critters, etc.
- Work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Available to work weekends/holidays (when needed)
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment and fire-retardant clothing when required
- Great attitude
- Ability to travel in single engine aircraft
Preferred, Not Required:
- Certifications (CWB or PWS) and permitted by USFWS to conduct presence/absence surveys for federally-listed protected species
- Experience surveying in the Arid West Region
- Familiar with CCCA, CCA, and WAFWA guidelines/requirements
- Experience working on government-owned (state/federal) lands
- Water/soil sampling
- Basic mechanical skills (truck/ATV/UTV)
- CPR trained
Benefits: Include health care for the employee (100% paid for by WGI), holiday/vacation/PTO pay, IRA with contribution from WGI, profit sharing bonus, and a great workplace atmosphere.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Please forward resume/curriculumvita/pertinentinformation to Jamie Thompson