Wetlands Specialist
Job Location:
Spring, TX - USA
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Job Summary
QISG leverages Quantas comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent expertise and resources to plan design engineer manage conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency consistency attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering Safety Quality Material Procurement QA/QC Right-of-Way Acquisition Scheduling Environmental Planning Permitting Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
Canacre a Quanta Services Companys core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders mitigating tomorrows environment land and right-of-way risks today.
At Canacre we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust collaboration and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
A wetlands and watercourses field surveyor specializes in the study and assessment of wetlands rivers streams and other water bodies.
- Site Assessment: Conduct field surveys to assess the condition of wetlands and watercourses including vegetation hydrology soil types and wildlife habitats.
- Data Collection: Collect quantitative and qualitative data on water quality flow rates biodiversity and ecological health of wetland areas and water bodies.
- Mapping: Create detailed maps and reports of surveyed areas often using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology to document the location and extent of wetlands and watercourses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local state and federal environmental regulations regarding wetland protection and watercourse management. This may involve preparing reports for regulatory agencies.
- Habitat Evaluation: Assess the ecological value of wetlands and watercourses including their role in biodiversity conservation and flood control.
- Restoration Projects: Participate in wetland restoration and enhancement projects providing expertise on the best practices for re-establishing natural habitats.
- Monitoring: Conduct ongoing monitoring of wetland and watercourse health to track changes over time and assess the impact of human activities or natural events.
- Public Education and Outreach: Educate the public and stakeholders about the importance of wetlands and watercourses for ecosystem health and sustainability.
- Diploma or Degree from a program in Biology Engineering Geology Environmental Sciences or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting/field surveying experience.
- Professional experience working on infrastructure projects.
- Professional experience working with Section 401/404 regulations and wetlands.
- Wetland and Waterbody Determinations and Delineations pursuant to Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General and Standard Permits
- Wetland and Stream Functional Assessments and Mitigation Plan Development and Design
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assessments and Documentation (Categorical Exclusions Environmental Assessments Environmental Impact Statements)
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work well in a team environment including working with colleagues in different geographic regions.
- Regulatory familiarity with construction compliance scope preferred.
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT) Certification preferred.
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.
