Tetra Tech is adding a Wetland Scientist, Environmental Scientist I, II, or III to our Natural Resource team based in Jacksonville, Florida, or one of our other Florida Office Locations (Orlando, Tallahassee, Cocoa, and Tampa).
As a Wildlife Biologist, you will be responsible for assisting or leading various projects, including but not limited to conducting Threatened and Endangered (T&E) surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, assisting with wetland delineations, environmental permitting, due diligence investigations, construction compliance, and preparation of technical environmental reports. Candidates must have direct work experience in leading surveys for T&E species and preparing detailed reports, and permit applications for compliance under the Endangered Species Act. The candidate should be physically able to complete strenuous fieldwork to support wetland delineations and listed species surveys.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Included in this section are licenses, certificates, and registrations.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and perform field investigation activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; standing, crouching, and sitting to facilitate collecting site information; negotiating difficult terrain for extended periods of time performing field surveys, lifting and/or carrying field equipment and other items weighing up to 40 pounds; and potential exposure to natural hazards (e.g., poison ivy). Must be able to perform and maintain rigorous, detailed documentation of field activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to travel via air or land. The employee may be required to conduct site visits and field activities at places and times where exposure to outdoor weather conditions is part of the working environment. The employee may also be required to work in environments with toxic fumes or chemicals. Overnight travel may be required in Florida and the Southeast United States for up to 5 days. Travel for longer periods and other US locations are also possible.
Language & Communication Skills: The ability to read, interpret, and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required. A mastery of the English language, appropriate for both the interpretation of written and oral instructions from numerous sources, and the explanation of findings is required. The ability to prepare and write detailed site assessment notes and technical reports.
Other Skills: Instructions: Proficiency with office software, including MS Office Suite, Adobe, and other desktop publishing software packages, is required to prepare documents associated with this technical discipline. Proficiency with GPS units and GIS software programs is considered a plus.
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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