Wetland Delineator- Staff Biologist

Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
About the position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced Wetland Delineator - Staff Biologist to join their Arlington, TX office. This role involves conducting various natural resources field studies, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys, while ensuring high-quality project work in environmental consulting services. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and the possibility of remote work for applicants in Texas or adjacent states.

Responsibilities
• Assist with conducting natural resources field studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and avian/wildlife surveys.
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• Conduct fieldwork, organize and transfer field data, and write technical reports and permit applications related to environmental regulations.
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• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools during fieldwork.
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• Safely operate SWCA-owned and rental vehicles, including 4-wheel drive vehicles.
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• Complete individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight.
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• Mobilize field crews and equipment, coordinate land access, and manage data transfer.
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• Execute data collection in the field through self and others, and perform a broad range of tasks related to wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources.
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• Complete field data QA/QC and conduct research, including basic data synthesis and analysis.
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• Write deliverable sections under direction and communicate with clients or agencies as directed by the Project Manager.
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• Oversee the implementation of the safety plan in the field and supervise a small crew during environmental fieldwork.

Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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• Minimum of two years of experience conducting wetland delineation fieldwork and wildlife/environmental fieldwork.
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• Completion of a 38-hour wetland delineation training course or demonstrated equivalent.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge and environmental survey experience in Texas ecology.
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• Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices.

Benefits
• 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
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• Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans.
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• Participation in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.
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• Education reimbursement and support for professional development and training programs. Apply tot his job
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