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Actalent

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
  • Knoxville

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  • You must conduct wetland delineations, prepare reports, liaise with agencies, assess streams, manage permits, and perform environmental site assessments, with occasional travel.
  • You will conduct wetland delineations, prepare reports, coordinate with agencies, conduct assessments, manage permits, and participate in fieldwork while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • - Independently conduct hydrologic determinations and wetland delineations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • - Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for hydrologic determinations and wetland delineations and assessments, including maps, field notes, and findings.
  • - Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients on matters related to hydrology, wetlands, and regulatory compliance.
  • - Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
  • - Conduct stream functional assessments using Rosgen or Stream Quantification Tool methods.
  • - Participate in fieldwork, data collection, and analysis as needed to support project goals.
  • - Prepare and submit permit applications, including Section 404/401 permit applications under the Clean Water Act and applicable state regulations.
  • - Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and prepare reports in accordance with ASTM E2247-16, ASTM E1527-13, and ASTM E1527-21 standards.
  • - Initial coordination, special studies, draft, and final NEPA documents.
  • - Manage the public review process and draft project closure documentation (FONSI/FONPA).
  • - Overnight travel, 10-15%.

Responsibilities

  • Independently conduct hydrologic determinations and wetland delineations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for hydrologic determinations and wetland delineations and assessments, including maps, field notes, and findings.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients on matters related to hydrology, wetlands, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
  • Conduct stream functional assessments using Rosgen or Stream Quantification Tool methods.
  • Participate in fieldwork, data collection, and analysis as needed to support project goals.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications, including Section 404/401 permit applications under the Clean Water Act and applicable state regulations.
  • Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and prepare reports in accordance with ASTM E2247-16, ASTM E1527-13, and ASTM E1527-21 standards.
  • Initial coordination, special studies, draft, and final NEPA documents.
  • Manage the public review process and draft project closure documentation (FONSI/FONPA).
  • Overnight travel, 10-15%.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Wetland Scientist?

A Wetland Scientist independently conducts hydrologic determinations and wetland delineations, prepares comprehensive reports and documentation, provides technical support, coordinates with regulatory agencies, conducts stream functional assessments, participates in fieldwork, prepares permit applications, and conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is a fully on-site position located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

What skills are required for this position?

The required hard skills include ecology and wetland delineation.

What type of travel is involved in this position?

This position requires overnight travel, approximately 10-15%.

Does Actalent provide support for diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Actalent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively works to hire diverse talent and maintain an inclusive environment.

What kind of permit applications will the Wetland Scientist be responsible for preparing?

The Wetland Scientist will prepare permit applications including Section 404/401 permit applications under the Clean Water Act and applicable state regulations.

Will the Wetland Scientist participate in fieldwork?

Yes, the Wetland Scientist will participate in fieldwork, data collection, and analysis as needed to support project goals.

Is there a specific standard that the Phase I Environmental Site Assessments must adhere to?

Yes, the assessments must be prepared in accordance with ASTM E2247-16, ASTM E1527-13, and ASTM E1527-21 standards.

What is the application process for individuals needing accommodations?

Individuals needing accommodations can request modifications or adjustments in the job application or interviewing process by emailing actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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