On-Call Wetland Delineation Specialist | CA

EOC Group•Sacramento, CA

41d•$35 - $50

About The Position

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

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
Write professional reports
Ensure that health and safety laws are followed
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