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SalaryThe position will be a mixture of field and office work depending on project type and needs. However, it is expected that up to 75% of the time will be related to fieldwork, with fieldwork primarily in MA. This position includes hiking in rugged conditions and monitoring active construction sites. Experience with flora and fauna native to the Northeast is preferred. The ability to travel to work sites regionally and accommodate multiple overnight stays to complete fieldwork efforts is preferred. A successful candidate should have the flexibility and willingness to learn company procedures as well as the ability to try new techniques; make independent decisions when appropriate to the situation; and make adjustments as a member of a team in order to complete tasks in the most efficient and accurate manner possible.
Primary duties are:
- To conduct environmental surveys including wetland and stream assessments, botanical and wildlife presence/absence surveys, habitat assessments, and compliance monitoring.
- Understand and interpret topographic maps, aerial imagery, GPS units, and other scientific tools and equipment.
- Assist team members with Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act permitting.
- Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedural processes for natural resource studies.
- Ability to conduct field work for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, while carrying equipment and supplies
- Technical report writing skills, and ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Previous botanical experience is preferred.
- Wetland Certification is preferred.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With 36 offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership retirement plan.
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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Boston-based position can expect an hourly rate of between $19.43–25.73/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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