Description

The Mid-Level Wetland Biologist will be hired on a short-term, part-time basis (approximately 2–4 weeks) to support a single, project-specific field effort in southern Indiana. This position is strictly field-based and will focus exclusively on conducting independent wetland delineations, with no reporting, GIS, or office work required. The biologist must be able to work autonomously with minimal oversight and demonstrate strong proficiency in identifying and applying hydrologic, vegetative, and hydric soil indicators in accordance with Midwest regional methodology and Indiana state wetland delineation standards. Successful candidates will have prior experience performing wetland delineations in the Midwest and be comfortable navigating variable field conditions while accurately documenting wetland boundaries and characteristics. This position has the potential for future work based on current and future project needs.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Conduct wetland delineations and stream assessments in accordance with US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation manual and associated regional supplement; using hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology; identify and map jurisdictional wetland boundaries as subject to federal, state, and local regulations

Identify and evaluate wetland indicators, including hydrology, vegetation, and hydric soils, using accepted field protocols

Accurately determine and flag wetland boundaries and data points under variable site and weather conditions

Collect and record clear, defensible field data to support delineation decisions (e.g., field notes, photos, soil descriptions), as directed

Navigate to and across project sites, often in remote or undeveloped areas, while following safety expectations

Communicate field progress, observations, and any site constraints to the project manager as needed

Maintain consistency and professionalism while working autonomously with minimal technical input or supervision

Other potential duties
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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Travel to project areas across the Midwest and/or Eastern US, occasionally for weeks at a time.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. (or M.S.) degree in Botany, Environmental Sciences or similar field from accredited university or college

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a wetland biologist conducting wetland delineations in the Midwestern United States

Excellent communications skills

Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving clearance

Access to reliable vehicle and able to drive to remote site locations

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, field based team

Additional Preferred Qualifications and Skills
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Proficiency with GIS and GPS/GNSS(e.g., ArcGISpro/ESRI FieldMaps)
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Certification as a Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT)
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Proficiency with field based data collection apps for filling USACE Data Forms (BioApp, Ecobot, etc.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Needs to be able to maintain a good attitude/focus while working in bad weather under difficult conditions

Will do work that requires a committed effort and high level of motivation and focus

Able to tolerate working in inclement weather conditions such as precipitation, high winds, prolonged exposure to insects, intense sunlight, and hot, cold, and high humidity is common

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

The ability to walk long distances in rough terrain, dense vegetation, and wet and muddy conditions
BENEFITS
BOW provides generous and competitive pay. This position does not qualify for any benefits.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels
of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.