Wetland Biologist
Louisiana
Matrix New World – Matrix New World /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 20 offices across the U.S. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.
Matrix New World is seeking an experienced Wetland Biologist who desires a challenging career to join our well-established team of Environmental Scientists and Land Surveying professionals to participate in projects throughout the Gulf Coast.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and technologically savvy individual with the vision and drive to apply state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to a wide range of biological, ecological, land surveying, and geospatial projects. The biologist will possess the experience to serve a field team lead and will be responsible for collecting all required field data for the preparation of technical reports and deliverables for both public and private clients.
The annual salary range is $70,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and certifications.
What you'll do
- Conduct wetland delineations in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplement(s).
- Conduct threatened and endangered (T&E) species and migratory bird surveys.
- Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects to include: inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, and sampling efforts at the project sites
- Completes detailed, accurate field notes, photographs, and field sketches and prepares daily field reports in a timely manner
- Maintains and operates field equipment/instrumentation as needed in accordance with specified procedures
- Follow all safety and security procedures.
- Insures the safety of all crew members, clients, and the public
- Represent Matrix New World whilst interfacing with public and private sector clients and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of field experience
- Ability and willingness to travel 50-60% of the time (including working outdoors in adverse weather conditions)
- Excellent technical writting and oral communication skills
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualification
- Must be a self-starter and with the ability to work independently if required.
- Strong team-player skills.
- Excellent technical writting and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail along with strong organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude
- Positive attitude; good interpersonal skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
