Biologist / Field Lead

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Overview

TRC is seeking a Biologist/Field Lead to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing Practice. The successful candidate will report to TRC's Norcross Office. The Biologist/Field Lead position will have an emphasis in environmental planning and permitting for a variety of projects and clients in the areas of renewable energy, electric generation and transmission, and pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams in conducting biological field surveys including wetland/waterbody delineations (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat assessments, and wildlife and plant species-specific surveys.
• Prepare reports from field surveys. For example, wetland delineation reports and requests for jurisdictional determinations.
• Prepare USACE Section 10/404 permit applications.
• Prepare correspondence and applications for state permitting efforts.
• Prepare technical reports/correspondence.
• Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of wetlands mitigation plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to agencies.
• Communicate and coordinate with agencies during permitting review process and attend meetings with clients and Federal, State and local agencies such as pre-application meetings, etc.
• Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals.
• Work with area manager and other project managers on strategic pursuits, including proposal development and client meetings, and help to maintain strong relationships with key planning leaders.
• Additional tasks as field lead may include assisting Project Manager with scoping and costing projects; mentoring junior level field staff; preparing health and safety plans; field survey preparation for field team; reviewing data collected in field, including GIS mapping and data forms.
• Position could lead to a Project Manager position.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 5 to 8 years of post-degree experience.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in the South region.
  • Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules and challenging work conditions such as heavily vegetated, rough terrain and hot and humid weather conditions.
  • The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records check.
  • Completed USACE Wetland Delineation/Regional Supplement Training is required.
  Additional Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Experience writing NEPA related documents such as Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, and related technical reports.
  • Experience routing linear projects across landscapes to avoid and minimize environmental impact.
  • Experience with breeding bird and raptor surveys.
  • Experience evaluating existing or proposed projects for impacts to the environment, necessary permit procedures, and potential fatal flaws (due diligence).
  • Experience writing/conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
  • Willingness to spend approximately 50% of time in the field.
  • Experience leading multiple field teams for large-scale field events.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [click to reveal email address] [email protected] .

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• Name
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• The position title
• Requisition number

Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

The complete and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $70,720.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.