FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $35.87 - $60.67 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
The Senior Aquatic Resources 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:
Lead wetland delineations per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements; strong familiarity with Arid West and Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast regions
Conduct wetland monitoring, regulatory coordination, and permitting activities
Identify Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) for potential Waters of the U.S. per USACE RGL 05-05 and Arid West field guidance
Perform fieldwork, data collection, and organization of field data
Prepare clear, professional technical reports
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Assess threatened and endangered species habitat and regulatory status
Conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations of wetlands and ecological communities
Apply knowledge of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, including permitting processes and regulatory mechanisms
Serve as liaison between clients and regulatory agencies
Understand and support client priorities and project objectives
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 related field
Minimum of 9 year's relevant professional experience
Wetland delineation training with 5+ years of delineation experience
Proficient in completing USACE Wetland Determination Forms and OHWM data sheets (including Arid West ephemeral/intermittent stream forms)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and self-motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Valid non-commercial driver’s license
Experience collecting field data using handheld GPS units
Knowledge of West Coast threatened and endangered species, habitat requirements, and regulatory status
Experience with wetland mitigation design and water budget calculations
Experience obtaining Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permits
Understanding of Waters of the U.S. jurisdiction and policy
Stream classification and assessment experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in Environmental Science or a wetland-related field
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), or similar certification
Experience with the USACE Regulatory Request System
Experience using the Antecedent Precipitation Tool
Experience obtaining Fish & Game Code 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreements
Familiarity with CDFW’s EPIMS system
Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS Pro (digitizing, spatial analysis, cartography); experience with Field Maps and/or Survey123
Knowledge of natural areas management and ecological restoration practices
Experience operating mid-sized equipment (e.g., tractors, ATVs)
Knowledge of wetland maintenance, restoration techniques, and environmental lift
Experience with wetland mitigation monitoring and reporting per federal and state requirements
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
A passionate leader in the environmental stewardship industry, Eocene Environmental Group is built on years of enduring relationships and partnerships with a sustainable, long-term view.
Eocene has an experienced and passionate team of biologists, archaeologists, environmental planners, foresters, arborists, agronomists, animal scientists, sustainability risk specialists, software developers, and engineers.
With four defined divisions, and employees working with nature across North America, Eocene is a prominent leader in providing environmental stewardship and integrative environmental solutions.
