On-Call Wetland Delineation Specialist | CA

Eocene Environmental Group • Sacramento, CA

32d • $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

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