At Fuss & O’Neill, we have five core tenets that keep us honest – the first of which pertains to our employees: it is about providing a safe, stable, enriching, empowering, and satisfying work environment in which every employee’s experience, expertise, character, and dignity are recognized, celebrated, respected, and rewarded. These are not just words on a poster; they ensure that everyone working here is safe, supported, and empowered to be themselves. We are 300+ individuals here, each with our unique talents and unique needs. We strive to be inclusive, to ensure work-life balance, to seek new and challenging work, and to celebrate each other’s successes. We think you’d fit right in!
Fuss & O’Neill is currently seeking a Wetland / Natural Resources Specialist to join our dynamic Water and Natural Resources (WNR) group in Vermont. This position will support a variety of projects in our North region (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine), though some project work may occur in other regions throughout New England.
Our WNR group serves clients at the local, state, and federal levels on projects ranging from small culvert replacements on headwater streams to high-visibility fish passage structures on key river systems in New England. Our WNR group currently specializes in aquatic organism passage, stream channel and floodplain restoration, bank/shoreline stabilization, and climate resilience. The WNR team is expanding our services to include more natural resource identification (i.e. wetland delineation & rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys) and permitting – that’s where you come in!
The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career professional with strong mentoring skills and a sound knowledge base in one or more of the following: wetland science, delineation, and restoration; aquatic and/or terrestrial rare, threatened, and endangered species identification and surveys; stream geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulics; habitat and habitat connectivity assessment; invasive species management; state and federal (i.e. US Army Corps or NEPA) environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Assess wildlife habitat, functions, values, and biodiversity in wetland systems.
Prepare permit applications and regulatory documentation for natural resource projects.
Develop site maps and wetland/site impact plans in ArcGIS Pro and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Identify invasive species at project sites and develop invasive species management plans.
Provide research, calculations, graphics, technical summaries, etc. for feasibility assessments and engineering design reports.
Present field data and analyses at public meetings and client-facing project check-ins.
Mentor junior staff toward independence in wetland delineation and natural resource assessment.
Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Water Resources or related field.
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or other natural resource certifications strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in wetland delineation and/or natural resource identification.
Strong understanding of wetland hydrology, ecology, and plant identification.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and permitting processes.
Proficiency in GIS and other relevant software for data analysis and mapping.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.
Experience with stream hydrology/hydraulics (H&H) and H&H modelling software a plus.
This position may report to our Williston, VT or White River Junction, VT office, but your location is up to you! Fuss & O’Neill encourages a hybrid workplace, which means that your desk could be both in the office and at home. Create your space, create your career, create your future. Let’s see what we can create together!
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Fuss and O’Neill, Inc
Attn: Human Resources
146 Hartford Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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