FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To:  Senior Scientist

Compensation: 30 hours per week / $30 hr.

About Land Services Northwest

Land Services Northwest is a leading and growing consulting firm serving Western Washington

JOB SUMMARY: The Wetland Specialist is responsible for conducting / supporting a variety of wetland related services including delineations, restorations, permitting, reporting, 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

Identification of the OHWM associated with potential Waters of the State following USACE and Washington State Department of Ecology Guidance

Perform in-field work and data collection, compile, and organize field data

Write professional reports

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

Maintain familiarity with how various client needs are prioritized and capitalized.

Assist in conducting the appropriate training/research for a project

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

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

Possess a valid non-commercial driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional in Training (WPIT) or other wetland related certifications

Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro for digitizing, analysis, and cartography. Experience with ESRI Field Maps and/or Survey123 applications

Autocad knowledge

Field data collection with a handheld GPS unit

Natural areas and/or conservation restoration practices

West coast threatened or endangered species, habitat requirements, and regulatory status

Wetland rating and mitigation design

Stream classification and assessment

Plant identification

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Have own vehicle, valid drivers license and insurance