Ecologist / Wetlands Scientist

Versar is seeking a full-time Ecologist / Wetlands Scientist with strong technical skills to assist the team with a variety of tasks associated with natural resources projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in an environmental science field (e.g., ecology, wetland science, stream ecology), and will have a clear understanding of stream, wetland and shoreline restoration design principles and construction. Projects involve stream and wetland identification and permitting, natural resources planning, climate change assessments and planning, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and ecological restoration construction largely in support of the Department of Defense (DoD). The position is organized under Versar’s Environmental Management (EM) group.

Responsibilities :

• Researching, acquiring, and synthesizing scientific literature and data.
• Writing, research, and field work in support of the preparation of wetland delineation reports, Section permit applications, natural resources management plans, and other environmental studies.
• Performing wetland delineations and leading a field team.
• Supporting development of vulnerability assessments and implementation of climate adaptation efforts (e.g., coastal resilience) including integrating nature based and green infrastructure solutions.
• Collecting field data using accepted standardized collection methods.
• Assisting in the preparation, review, and QA / QC of technical reports and plans.
• Communicating with government, academic, and industry researchers and scientists.
• Understanding of stream and wetland restoration design principles and construction.
• Organizing and leading project team meetings and meetings with third parties / clients.
• Updating financial project management software, completing project invoicing, providing routine project updates, and maintaining regular communication with clients.
• Managing workflow, financial performance, schedule, and client satisfaction for complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

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