Summary:
Kapur is seeking an experienced Natural Resources Senior Ecologist/Scientist to join our team in Milwaukee or Burlington, WI. The position will oversee and coordinate various natural resource projects and team members. This position requires a strong background in natural resources management, project management, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of scientist that handle their own projects and assist in larger team projects
- Lead and manage natural resource projects from initiation to completion
- Conduct wetland delineations and assist with field data documentation and interpretation.
- Prepare agency permit applications for local, state, and federal permits, including shoreland, wetland, and waterway permitting.
- Assist with WPDES (Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) construction, municipal, and high capacity well permitting and compliance oversight.
- Design and implement erosion and sediment control plans.
- Conduct NHI(threatened/endangered/special concern species) review and habitat assessments.
- Assist with technical report writing and scientific reporting.
- Utilize GPS technology for field data collection and mapping.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, botany, ecology, watershed management, or hydrogeology.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in natural resources management, environmental consulting, or related field
- Assured Wetland Delineation Certification a plus
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments and conducting fieldwork.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document and interpret field data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally within the state of Wisconsin.
Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
