Senior Aquatic Resources Specialist | CA

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

JOB SUMMARY: 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 objectiv es

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.

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