Soil Scientist - Permitting Specialist | Hartford, CT

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  • Location: Hartford, CT

  • Company: FHI Studio

offer great benefits and perks, including a friendly work environment, professional training opportunities, performance-based bonuses, and much more in our hybrid work environment. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT FHI STUDIO We are planners, ecologists, engineers, and designers with a passion for enhancing and improving communities through our design, mobility, planning and engagement services.

Now in our 36th year, and spanning multiple offices, we lead and partner on innovative projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. FHI Studio's core values of community, strategy, and connection guide our culture and our commitment of service to

our clients. Our corporate culture emphasizes respect, individuality, learning and professional development opportunities. Our staff's shared passion and energy promotes a strong collaborative culture that produces creativity, innovation, and high performance.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOIL SCIENTIST/PERMITTING SPECIALIST As a Soil Scientist/Permitting Specialist, you are vital team member, helping clients meet federal, state, and municipal regulatory permitting requirements and achieve their project goals. You utilize your technical experience in conducting wetland delineations and preparing permit applications for a variety of infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut, as well as

other New England states and New York. You conduct wetland function-value backssments and prepare data forms and reports.

Your experience in identifying plants enables you to conduct botanical surveys for state and federal listed plant species surveys, habitat/plant community backssments and related natural resources field work. Excellent time management and project management enables you to manage small to mid-sized projects within deadlines. WETLAND SCIENTIST/PERMITTING SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS Degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field 5 years minimum experience in environmental consulting or related field Soil scientist (must meet the definition as provided for in the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act) Experience conducting jurisdictional wetland delineations Proficiency with Arc GIS and CADD, desirable Ability to carry up to 30 lbs of equipment for periods of time in the field Possess a current valid driver's license Ability to travel, occasional overnight stays Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment and has strong technical writing and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Having the abilities to problem solve, think creatively, and focus on details foster the perfect Soil Scientist/ Permitting Specialist for our team.

This position earns a competitive wage ranging from $72,800 to $93,600 based on experience and skill. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE FHI STUDIO TEAM? If you feel you'll be perfect as our Soil Scientist/Permitting Specialist, apply now using our mobile-friendly application and submit your cover letter and resume.

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