Regional Biologist - Mitigation (Rutland, VT)

About the position Responsibilities • Work with state agencies, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and consulting firms on wetland mitigation projects. • Advance mitigation projects through all phases of project delivery from site identification to adaptive management. • Identify and secure wetland restoration projects collaboratively. • Perform annual monitoring and reporting on wetland projects. • Identify adaptive management needs and implement adaptive management plans. • Develop mitigation plans for wetland restoration projects. • Steward collaborative relationships with state agencies, partnering organizations, and land trusts. • Conduct fieldwork that may require strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions. • Travel throughout Vermont and occasionally out of state for conferences and meetings. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. • Experience in wetland restoration opportunities, wetland mitigation implementation, vegetative sampling protocol, invasive species control, hydrology monitoring, and wetland delineation. • Knowledge of state and federal wetland regulations, policies, and laws. • Excellent project management, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to write mitigation plans and monitoring reports. • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a self-starter. Nice-to-haves • Experience with wetland permitting through state level permitting agencies and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. • Familiarity with project budget management. Benefits • Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage. • Three weeks paid vacation. • Paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays. • 401(k) plan with partial employer match. • Tuition reimbursement. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job