JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Scientist II – Wetlands Specialist is responsible for providing clients with a variety of wetland related services including delineations, restorations, permitting, design, and mitigation projects within the Natural and Cultural Resources Department of Impact7G.

This position can be based out of any Iowa office (Johnston, Coralville, or North Liberty), with potential for a hybrid work option.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Conduct wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.

• Perform wetland delineation, wetland monitoring, and regulatory consultation activities.

• Perform in-field work and data collection, compile, and organize field data.

• Write professional reports.

• Contribute to proposals and prepare budgets for projects within the Natural and Cultural Resources Department.

• Ensure that health and safety laws are followed.

• Review threatened or endangered species habitat requirements and regulatory status.

• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of wetlands and other ecological communities.

• Knowledge regarding current Section 404 and Section 401 (Clean Water Act) environmental regulation and regulatory instruments, mechanisms, and the permitting process.

• Liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.

• Maintain familiarity with how various client needs are prioritized and capitalized. 

• Assist in conducting the appropriate training/research for a project.

• Create a workflow planning schedule. 

• Leading field work and project tasks with occasional leadership of field staff.

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Impact 7G’s culture of safety and employee ownership.

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position may require 15%-50% travel.

• Travel will vary seasonally based on specific project needs and can range from in-state to regional. Some overnight travel may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience completing wetland delineations and reports.

• Wetland delineation training.

• Effective and concise communication and professional writing skills.

• Highly organized and independently motivated.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Experience with soils and hydric soil indicators within the Midwest Region.

• Familiarity with common Midwest wetland plant species and ability to utilize botanical resources to key plants out to species level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.

• 5-10 years NEPA experience

• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or other wetland related certifications.

• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro for digitizing, analysis, and cartography. Experience with ESRI Fieldmaps and/or Survey123 applications.

• Field data collection with a handheld GPS unit.

• Natural areas and/or conservation restoration practices.

• Familiarity with Midwest landforms, habitats, and natural history.

• Operation of mid-sized mechanical equipment such as tractors, ATVs.

• Midwest threatened or endangered species, habitat requirements, and regulatory status.

• Wetland mitigation design and water budget calculations.

• Wetland maintenance, restoration techniques, and environmental lift.

• Wetland mitigation monitoring & reporting per federal & state requirements.

• Waters of the U.S. - Jurisdiction & Policy.

• Stream classification and assessment, familiarity with the Iowa Stream Mitigation Method.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to carry field equipment during outdoor work, including backpack, spade shovel, soil probe, handheld GPS equipment.

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor environments.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking, including long distances in irregular and/or uneven terrain.

Impact7G employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.