Responsibilities:

State and federal environmental documentation (including NEPA preparation)

Socioeconomic analysis (including environmental justice)

Wetland delineations

Environmental Compliance

Stream assessments

Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys

Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting

Periodic travel (including overnight) may be required when assisting with ?eld work, as needed.

Assist in conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including, but not limited to, riverine, wetland, and upland landscapes.

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time accordingly

Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Willingness to take on new challenges and learn more while working on these challenges

Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including high temperatures and steep terrain

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software preferred

Required Submissions:

Resume

A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com)

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces

Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

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