Wetland Delineation and Permit Specialist

GPD Group • Full-time • Akron, Ohio, United States • 4d ago

Wetland Delineation and Permit Specialist

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 750 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is looking to hire a full time, Wetland Delineator and Permitting Specialist with an interest in supporting the preparation and submission of technical reports and permitting documents for power and renewable energy projects. This position is an excellent opportunity for qualified wetland professionals who possess a high level of self-motivation and demonstrate enthusiastic leadership. This position provides an opportunity to take full ownership of power industry projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will possess:

B.S./B.A. degree in natural science field of study
3+ years wetland delineation field experience and ability to delineate wetlands independently
2+ years' experience in project management and preparing and submitting permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, SHPO, DNR, and USFWS.
Experience with Ohio and Pennsylvania ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife
- Experience with local and regional flora identification
- Ability to key out and identify plants using plant identification manuals
Ability to read and interpret resource mapping
Experience with soil classification and hydraulic soil indicators
Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS) data collection platforms (ESRI Field Maps) and GIS
Well versed in state and federal regulations, the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and current Regional Supplements
Experience with Ohio and Pennsylvania wetland and aquatic resource assessment methods
Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered (T&E) species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.
Experience with technical report writing
Ability to travel overnight
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
Additional Beneficial Skills:
- Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians
- Professional Wetland Scientist or Professional Wetland Scientist in Training (WPIT) Certification or the ability to obtain is preferred.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Consulting with clients regarding ecological considerations for site development including wetland and stream permitting options and T&E species
Conducting wetland assessments/delineations, aquatic resource assessments, and wetland functional assessments in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
Conducting or facilitating rare/threatened/endangered species habitat surveys, ecological inventories in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Preparing technical reports and permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act and associated state permitting programs, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other relevant natural resource planning/permitting disciplines.
Developing and submitting project reports to various agencies and entities
Conducting work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain
Independently preparing technical reports and permit documents, and maintaining excellent communication with project managers, clients, employees, permitting agencies and subcontractors
Ability to support client and agency permitting needs during all project processes
Ability to perform construction monitoring

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching and company contribution
Bonus
Vacation & Sick Time
And much more...

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet

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