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Wetland Scientist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$75,824 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
LLC - 5.0
Northborough, MA Job Details Full-time | Contract $55,000 - $65,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid time off Qualifications Project reporting Construction project reporting Environmental construction inspection Environmental permitting Content creation for technical audiences Outdoor work experience Client rapport building Construction site inspections Environmental compliance Technical report writing Environmental Science Driver's License Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Construction stakeholder communication Wetland delineation Environmental law in public permitting GIS Full Job Description We're looking for the kind of person who is passionate about helping others and driven to succeed. We want someone who stops at nothing to create a genuine relationship with the client, someone so authentic that clients trust them one hundred percent. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to speak with you about becoming our next Wetland Scientist. The position is available in Northborough, Massachusetts. You will be part of a small team supporting our natural resource permitting and construction compliance projects. As a Wetland Scientist, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including wetland delineation, construction site inspections, project reporting, permitting assistance, and Conservation Commission meeting attendance. Interested? Keep reading… Why Goddard Consulting Our business is people, not wetlands. We genuinely love our employees and our clients. We know that sometimes, being a scientist, you get caught up in the details. At the end of the day, we're people who enjoy spending time with each other and with our families. Beyond that, we're involved in changing the landscape of Massachusetts in an ecologically conscientious way. When you join our team, you'll get the opportunity to be trained by and learn from some of the top experts in the industry. Requirements to Succeed To succeed in this role, you'll need to:- Have excellent communication skills and follow up with the project team and clients.
- Complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
- Exercise professional judgment with strong attention to detail.
- Be highly organized with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicate with clients in a professional manner
- Communicate with contractors and other professionals in a concise manner
- Prepare written reports using technical writing In a nutshell, we're looking for someone who can deliver the work with little supervision, pays attention to the details, knows when to ask for help, and is a natural at taking care of the client.
- Perform wetland delineations and wetland permitting (NOI, 401/404, etc.).
- Perform construction inspection and reporting.
- Represent projects and clients at Conservation Commission hearings.
- Interact with clients and contractors as directed by your Team Leader.
- Be able to work in a variety of field conditions that involve working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, at times for several consecutive hours. Qualifications To be considered for this role, we'd prefer you have:
- A bachelor's degree in environmental science or a similar discipline.
- Experience with soils and plants of New England
- Ability to read and interpret site plans.
- Experience and knowledge of state and local wetland regulations.
- Experience working with contractors.
- GIS experience.
- Experience preparing reports using technical writing.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid sabbaticals every 5 years
- Health Insurance Reimbursement
- FUN on and off-site company outings
- Profit sharing
- Annual bonuses
- Working with an amazing team If you're ready to take the next step in your career while making a difference for the environment, APPLY TODAY!