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Wetland Biologist Job in Stow, Ohio US

Wetland Biologist

ACRT, Inc. - Stow, OH

Posted: 6/26/2025 - Expires: 9/24/2025

Job ID: 290986022

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Job Description

EnviroScience

Full time Regular

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Field Work and Surveys

Conduct field surveys to identify and delineate wetland and stream boundaries and classify wetland and stream quality

Collect data on soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife within wetlands and streams.

Collect and record field data accurately and efficiently

Utilize data collection devices (e.g. GPS) and GIS tools to map and document site conditions

Perform habitat assessments for threatened, and endangered (T&E) species

Reportingand Permitting

Complete data forms from information collected in the field

Prepare draft technical reports and survey results

Accurately completing Wetland Assessment and Delineation reports

Assist in determining permitting requirements and project accomplishment strategies to clients with respect to wetlands, stream and T&E

Initiate review of federal, state, and local wetland and stream regulations

Assist in obtaining necessary permits for projects with impacts to wetlands and/or streams

Preparing thorough permit application components and submitting to agencies on client's behalf as necessary

Client and Project Management

Discuss project details with potential clients

Assist and/or prepare proposals based on client discussions

Communicate with clients regarding task progress

Produce accurate and on time task deliverables

Mentorship and Technical Expertise

Guide less experienced personnel in survey techniques and field and office processes

Assists other practice areas as necessary

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: B.S./B.A. degree in natural science field of study

Experience: 1+ years wetland delineation field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

40-hour Wetland Delineation training

Preparing 404 and 401 permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, DEP/EPA, SHPO, DNR, and USFWS

Experience with local and regional flora identification

Experience with soil classification

Familiar with state and federal regulations, the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and current Regional Supplements

Experience with agency permitting

Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.

Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS)

Experience with AutoCAD or GIS

Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians

Desired Skills:

Ability to delineate wetlands independently

Ability to read and interpret resource and engineering drawings

Ability to key out and identify plants using identification manuals

Consultative or educational approach to client relationships

Tolerant of outdoors working conditions, remote locations, all weather conditions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with technical report writing

Self-motivated and organized

Thrive in independent/solo work environments

Work Environment

This candidate will need to collaborate effectively with other coworkers and supervisors. Additionally, this candidate needs to be able to complete project work independently, with minimal supervision. Work assignments may include consecutive days in the office working on reporting or outdoors in all kinds of weather, and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. Overnight stays to complete field work are part of this position.

This position is an office-based role. Employees will work a schedule which includes office work on location in the Stow office and travel to offsite field work at various locations.

Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office and at home. Working from home is acceptable for this role as approved by your direct supervisor. Resource Guru must be updated to indicate your work location for the day. Uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps. Office space will be provided for you in the company's headquarters or regional office.

Additional:

Department & Division:470 Natural Resources

Exempt Status*:Exempt

Reports to**: Regional Lead

Works with Inside Company:

Internal Human Resources Team

Internal Corporate Teams

Wetland Leads

Wetland Project Managers

Wetland Biologists

Natural Resourcesleadership & personnel

Works with Outside Company:

Consultants and vendors as necessary

Various clients as necessary

Working Conditions:

Stow Headquarters or Regional Office

Field work in various outdoor locations

Active construction sites

Long periods of driving

Some weekend and out of town travel can be expected

Supervisor Responsibilities:

None

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

Repeat motions that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.

Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak.

Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Walking for periods of time including maneuvering uneven, uphill, and downhill terrain

Travel Requirements:

% of travel time: 25%-75%; varies with fluctuation in workload and work location

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ACRT Services, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer | M/F/Disabled/Vet
Please visit our website to view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
84036518
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 6