On-Call Wetland Delineation Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $30 – $45 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Wetland Delineations Specialist is responsible for providing clients with a variety of wetland related services including delineations, restorations, permitting, reporting, design, and mitigation projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Perform wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements. Emphasis on familiarity with Arid West Region
Perform wetland monitoring, and regulatory consultation and/or permitting activities
Identification of the OHWM associated with potential Waters of the United States following USACE Regulatory Guidance Letter Number 05-05
Perform in-field work and data collection, compile, and organize field data
Write professional reports
Ensure that health and safety laws are followed
Review threatened or endangered species habitat requirements and regulatory status
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of wetlands and other ecological communities
Knowledge regarding current Section 404 and Section 401 (Clean Water Act) environmental regulation and regulatory instruments, mechanisms, and the permitting process
Liaison between clients and regulatory agencies
Maintain familiarity with how various client needs are prioritized and capitalized.
Assist in conducting the appropriate training/research for a project
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel will vary seasonally based on specific project needs and can range from in-state to regional
Overnight travel may be required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field
Wetland delineation training
Ability to execute USACE Wetland Determination Forms and USACE OHWM Data Sheets (familiarity with Arid West Ephemeral and Intermittent Streams forms beneficial)
Effective and concise communication and professional writing skills
Highly organized and independently motivated
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Possess a valid non-commercial driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional in Training (WPIT) or other wetland related certifications
Experience applying for and obtaining Section 404 and Section 401 (Clean Water Act) permits
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro for digitizing, analysis, and cartography. Experience with ESRI Field Maps and/or Survey123 applications
Field data collection with a handheld GPS unit
Natural areas and/or conservation restoration practices
Operation of mid-sized mechanical equipment such as tractors, ATVs
West coast threatened or endangered species, habitat requirements, and regulatory status
Wetland mitigation design and water budget calculations
Wetland maintenance, restoration techniques, and environmental lift
Wetland mitigation monitoring & reporting per federal & state requirements
Waters of the U.S. – Jurisdiction & Policy
Stream classification and assessment

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to carry field equipment during outdoor work, including backpack, spade shovel, soil probe, handheld GPS equipment
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor environments
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing or walking, including long distances in irregular and/or uneven terrain.

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