Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) is seeking an experienced Wetlands Professional who is driven, motivated, and passionate about advancing their career. Our work environment is more than just a place of employment—it's a vibrant community of dedicated environmental professionals who take pride in their careers, are committed to serving clients, and actively contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct wetland and stream delineations.
- Prepare and submit jurisdictional determination requests, Section 404/401 permit applications, and mitigation plans.
- Perform ecological assessments, including habitat evaluations and threatened & endangered species surveys.
- Prepare technical reports, delineation mapping, regulatory submittals, and client presentations.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and project teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support environmental site assessments and natural resource evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in wetland delineation, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with creating delineation figures using GIS software.
- Proficiency in wetland delineation methods (USACE 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements).
- Proficiency in North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) stream identification manual and stream scoring form.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in field and office settings.
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork throughout North Carolina.
- Certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) are a plus.
- Completion of the North Carolina DEQ Surface Water Identification Training and Certification (SWITC) course is a plus.
Why Join Hart & Hickman?
- Work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Engage in diverse and challenging environmental projects.
If the idea of collaborating with the best professionals in the industry and managing a diverse and challenging project portfolio excites you, we want to connect. Click "Apply" and discover how far your career can grow with us.
Hart & Hickman is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, and other protected characteristics.