As a Permitting Coordinator, you'll manage permitting activities for environmental and water quality improvement projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder collaboration.
Wetland Scientist
📜 Description
- Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state methodologies
- Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for NJDEP and NYSDEC programs
- Conduct field investigations: soil sampling, hydrology assessments, vegetation surveys
- Support threatened & endangered species habitat assessments
- Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permit status and inquiries
🛠️ Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
- 2–10 years of relevant experience
- Working toward or holds Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
- Familiarity with the USACE wetland delineation manual, regional supplements and State manuals
- Valid driver's license; ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) status
- Experience with NJ and/or NY environmental permitting strongly preferred
Full job description
True Environmental is seeking a Wetland Scientist to join our Natural Resources team, supporting wetland delineation, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance projects across New Jersey and New York.
What you'll do
- Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state methodologies
- Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) (Freshwater Wetlands, Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), Waterfront Development) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) programs (tidal wetlands, protection of waters programs)
- Conduct field investigations: soil sampling, hydrology assessments, vegetation surveys
- Support threatened & endangered species habitat assessments
- Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies (USACE, NJDEP, NYSDEC, Environmental Protection Agency) on permit status and inquiries
- Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects
- Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
- 2–10 years of relevant experience
- Working toward or holds Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
- Familiarity with the USACE wetland delineation manual, regional supplements and State manuals
- Proficiency with Global Positioning System (GPS) /Geographic Information Systems (GIS) field tools field tools (e.g., Trimble, ArcGIS Field Maps) a plus
- Valid driver's license; ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
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