Hi Anne, In general, I believe it's a good idea to get the training. Wetland scientists/delineators are in demand in government and private organizations alike. My advice would be to get the training in the area of the country in which you wish to live and make sure the training includes the "Regional Supplement." From personal experience, when all things are equal between two candidates, they choose the one with specific regional expertise.
Cheers, Randy Randall Phillips, TN-QHP Environmental Specialist III Division of Water Resources Natural Resources Section 7th Floor, L&C Annex 401 Church St Nashville, TN 37243 Office: 615.532.0645 Direct: 615.532.2334 Email: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anne Stine Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 5:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ECOLOG-L] is a wetland delineation cert. a top job skill? Hello Ecologgers, I am hoping that you can weigh in on my question. As a young ecologist, I am working to acquire the maximal number of resume-bolstering skills before joining the job market. I check out the listings periodically to assess the most requested job qualifications, and I generally see the previously mentioned GIS and stats. I also see "Wetland Delineation". I'll have the chance to get certified this spring, and I'd like some feedback on whether it's worth it before I spend the ~$1000. What's your opinion? Would wetland delineation certification make me a significantly stronger job candidate? -Anne
