Mesa, Arizona, USA
28 days ago
Wetland Delineation Specialist | AZ

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $25 - $35 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 Wetland Delineations 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:

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

Write professional reports

Ensure that health and safety laws are followed

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

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 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

Possess a valid non-commercial driver's license

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 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

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to carry field equipment during outdoor work, including backpack, spade shovel, soil probe, handheld GPS equipment

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor environments

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Prolonged periods of standing or walking, including long distances in irregular and/or uneven terrain.

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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