Wetland Specialist 1

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Wetland Specialist, we'll count on you to

• Follow prescribed procedures and detailed instructions, conduct wetland delineation, permitting and mitigation activities, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
• Lead field investigations, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments
• Provide on the job training to field technicians while leading field investigations
• Collect project-related data, which may include research, vegetation community mapping, conducting surveys for listed species, coordination with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, land use, etc.
• Assimilate and manage data from multiple sources
• Prepare constraints mapping
• Define the level of environmental analysis required
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• Prepare regulatory permit applications and associated documents
• Act as the applicant agent and consult/coordinate with relevant agencies on behalf of HDR clients
• Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance
• Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Perform other related duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with ESRI software
• Proficient with Fieldmap data collection tool
• Minimum 4 years of experience conducting wetland and water resource delineations in a variety of ecoregions
• Experience leading field crews in completing complex wetland and water resource delineations
• Botanical identification experience in wetland and upland settings in the southern and/or central U.S.
• Experience conducting habitat assessments for federally protected species in Texas or adjacent states
• Preparation of Section 10/404 permit application documents for submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Master's degree in Environmental Science of closely related field

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Soil Science or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with GIS and GPS
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Requires ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.