Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to join our growing team of professionals in our Abingdon, Maryland office. Join a dynamic group that supports both field and office tasks in the Natural Resource field throughout the State of Maryland. Primary responsibilities as a member of GTA’s natural resource group will include a mix of field investigations, data analyses, technical report writing, and permit application preparation. Wetland Scientist field work includes wetland assessments, wetland delineations, soil characterizations, botanical and listed wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and mitigation monitoring. Wetland scientists will coordinate with clients and engineers to prepare wetland delineation reports, listed wildlife assessments/survey reports, and submit federal, state, and local government permit applications related to wetland jurisdictional determinations, wetland impact permits, and listed species permits for project compliance. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, implementation and guidance are required.
WETLANDS SCIENTIST JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BS Degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources or related field
- Relevant experience, including field work
- GPS, GIS, and AutoCAD experience preferred but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and develop client relationships
- Willingness to work independently, including field work
- Willingness to travel periodically
GTA OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PLAN
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Free membership to professional societies
- Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company picnics and events and a great working environment!
Mid-Level to Senior-Level Salary Range: $55,000 - $95,000 per year
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
