Wetland Delineation Specialist | CA

** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt, Hourly
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* Reports To:

** Project Manager
** Job Type:
** Full-Time, Regular
** Compensation:** $35 - $50 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
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** 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.
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* 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
* 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
** 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
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* 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
* Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** 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 Survey
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* 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…