Senior Wetlands Scientist
About The Position
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Wetland Scientist to join our team in Seattle. This role provides primary support for the Greater Washington region and may include travel throughout the western United States. In this role, you will manage and support wetland, aquatic, and wildlife resources projects. You’ll oversee and lead field investigations, regulatory compliance documentation, permit applications, and technical reporting. You’ll also collaborate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies while helping to identify and pursue new business opportunities that advance our environmental practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
- 15+ years of experience conducting wetland and biological fieldwork in the Pacific Northwest.
- Strong understanding of Pacific Northwest flora, fauna, soils, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystems.
- Solid knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Washington state/local environmental regulations.
- Excellent technical writing, data analysis, interpersonal communication, and client-service skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites, work independently, and complete fieldwork that may include heavy manual labor.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate fieldwork and deliverables.
- Must be capable of physically demanding fieldwork in varying conditions.
Nice To Haves
- WSDOT Biological Assessment Author certification.
- Proficiency with GPS, ARC/GIS, and spatial data management to support field mapping and reporting.
- Completion of wetland certificate training from University of Washington, Portland State University, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management and technical oversight for wetland delineations, stream ordinary high-water mark determinations, and wildlife surveys.
- Support field surveys and technical assessments for wetlands, streams, wildlife, and threatened or endangered species.
- Prepare permit applications and regulatory documentation for Clean Water Act Section 404, Endangered Species Act Section 7, and state/local natural resource and critical areas regulations.
- Perform QA/QC on data collection, field surveys, critical area reports, biological assessments, and permit applications.
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and coordination of project teams.
- Support business development efforts by identifying new clients and project opportunities.
- Contribute to project pursuits by responding to RFPs and RFQs and participating in interviews.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff.
- Travel as needed for fieldwork and project assignments throughout the western U.S.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
