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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring a Wetland Scientist for our rapidly expanding portfolio of environmental projects! Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your wetland science knowledge will propel your career forward.

We need our Wetland Scientists at this level to apply experience and increasing proficiency in the use of technical theories, practices, and company policies. In this role you will lead a group to conduct wetland delineations/waters investigations and prepare Waters of the U.S. Reports and associated permits.

What You'll Be Doing:

• This position is responsible for conducting waters investigation, including wetland delineations; preparing Waters of the U.S./State Reports; preparing and obtaining permits from state, local, and federal regulatory agencies; researching and screening alternative project approaches with respect to environmental impacts; and coordinating with clients, agencies and other stakeholders with respect to potential environmental impacts of proposed projects.

• Serves as a recognized expert in field of practice.

• Provides advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance issues.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, ecology, or related field

• 5 or more years of directly related work experience

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certification is preferred but not required

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) knowledge is preferred

• Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in environmental assignments is required

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$59,300.00 - $119,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!