Wetlands and Soils Specialist - London
Digby Wells Environmental

? Independently plan and conduct scientifically defendable national and international field surveys for data collection in support of specialist studies.
? Apply WET-Services Series and employ habitat survey techniques GPS, aerial photography, sonar images, and maps etc.
? Identify and delineate soils using the South African Soil Classification System of 2018 (Soil Classification Working Group, 2018).
? Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.
? Identify and delineate wetlands in accordance with the South African Practical Field Procedure for Identification and Delineation of Wetlands and Riparian Areas (DWAF, 2005);
? Conduct and manage wetland- and soil- impact assessments as part of a project.
? Sensitivity analysis and recommendations.
? Compile and review scientific reports for submission to clients and/or legal authorities.
? Conduct wetland- and soil type- delineations; and
? Complete Land Use, Land Capability and Agricultural assessments
Qualifications
? BSc. degree (Honours/MSc preferred) in Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science.
? Accredited wetland courses would be advantageous such as WET-Health method described by Macfarlane et al., (2020).
? Hydropedology background and vegetation identification is preferred
Experience
? Registered as a Professional Scientist (preferred).
? The candidate must have at least three or more years of experience in wetlands studies, hydropedology, soil and wetland delineations and assessments.
Skills and Knowledge
? Specialist knowledge of international wetland and soil classification would be advantageous.
? Identifying and delineating wetlands in accordance with the ‘United States’ Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (USEPA, 2010) will be advantageous.
? Identifying and delineating soils using the FAO (2014) International Soil Classification system will be advantageous.
? Knowledge of general Environmental Management principles.
? Detailed understanding and application of research methodologies.
? Knowledge of Project Management (Financial Management).
? Detailed understanding and application of national and international environmental legislation and GIIP;
? Knowledge of vegetation, AIP management and rehabilitation would be advantageous.
? Knowledge of Hydropedology would be advantageous.
? Knowledge of Wetland Offsetting; and
Knowledge of Agricultural Compliance Statements, Land Use and Land Capability Assessments.
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