Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is a 100% employee-owned, innovative infrastructure consulting firm, specializing in planning, design, environmental services, technology, and construction services. MJ was recently named a Best Firms to Work For and a Hot Firm by the Zweig Group for being one of the top 100 fastest-growing A/E/C firms. We currently have more than 200 employees across 14 offices. MJ’s employee owners seek to change our world for the better through sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions. We are a people-centric company guided by the belief that employee owners are more committed to delivering quality services. We take great pride in our high employee retention and strive to provide our employee-owners with a work life balance and opportunities for advancement.

We’re seeking a Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientistto join our widely respected and diverse Environmental Division at one of our western New York offices (Pittsford, NY, Buffalo, NY, or Binghamton, NY).

You will be involved in environmental reviews and permitting for a variety of infrastructure projects, including renewable energy development, bridge, highway, and airport improvements. This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage field work (such as wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, vernal pool surveys, geomorphic stream assessments, and vegetation surveys), and prepare technical reports, environmental documents, and permit applications. You should be a proficient technical writer and adept at utilizing technology such as handheld GPS units and ESRI GIS software. We prefer that you have a working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, such as the NY Freshwater Wetlands Act, US Army Corps Nationwide and Individual Permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state-level environmental review policies such the NY State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR). This position offers outstanding growth potential, with opportunities for increasing technical and management responsibilities.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or another directly related field required.
• 3 or more years of demonstrable professional experience in wetland delineation, permitting, or other natural resources related field required.
• Practical experience with wetland delineation is strongly preferred.
• Professional Wetland Scientist licensure is highly desirable.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, excellent speaking and organizational skills, and an ability to work efficiently alone and as part of a team, performing work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Willing and able to work in a variety of settings, including a typical office environment, as well as in the field, where you are physically active and exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Willing to complete field work requiring intermittent travel throughout the northeastern United States and occasionally further afield such as our expanding southeast region.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing required.

MJ offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package including salary, bonus, paid time off, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fully contributed to by the firm, 401(k), medical insurance, and technical training.

Pay Range:

MJ is committed to ensuring a culture of fair and equitable compensation for all our valued employee owners. The pay range listed in this posting is an approximation and representation of our good faith effort to provide the anticipated salary range. The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to the candidate's work location, relevant experience, educational background, licensure or certifications, and capabilities compared to the requirements of the advertised position.

Pay Range: $30 - $36 / hour

MJ is dedicated to equal opportunities and affirmative actions in our hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. MJ is proud to participate in the USCIS E-Verify Program to confirm that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.