Wetland Technician

Overview

Hamer Environmental is looking for an energetic, skilled Wetland Technician to join our growing environmental consulting firm. This is a full-time position in our Bellingham, Washington, office. Previous experience of at least six months conducting wetland delineations in the Pacific Northwest is required for this position.

We foster a workplace that’s inclusive and diverse, where our people can be themselves. We take pride in our industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all types. At Hamer, we don’t just talk about diversity goals; we live by them.

• Perform and assist with wetland delineations according to USACE Manual and Regional Supplements, wetland ratings, function assessments, mitigation monitoring, mitigation/wetland restoration planning, and Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) determinations.
• Help design, plan, direct, and conduct research projects.
• Prepare technical reports and permit documents.
• Assist with the development of project, research, and grant proposals to various agencies and entities, including budget and schedule development.
• Conduct work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain.
• Develop, maintain, and foster client relationships.
• Collaborate with Hamer staff and teaming partners on a variety of natural resource projects.

This role is perfect for someone with experience in wetland delineations in the Pacific NW. Communicating effectively and functioning as part of a team are essential to this role. You should possess strong technical writing skills and experience writing technical reports and/or scientific literature. The potential for significant travel, including occasional extended overnight travel, is possible for this position.

• B.S. degree or higher in an environmental discipline.
• A minimum of six months of wetland delineation work in the Pacific Northwest.
• Botanical skills to identify Pacific Northwest plants strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in both urban and remote field settings as well as in an office.
• Experience using data collection electronics such as GPS units and field tablets.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and 4WD vehicles.
• Experience using ArcGIS and other remote sensing tools is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary that is based on experience. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $58,240 annually (equivalent to $25-$28/hour).

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, and Vision
• An outstanding work-life balance and a history to back it up
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plan
• Performance-based Bonuses
• Flexible Hours & Work spaces
• Mental Health and Wellness Days

Founded in 1992, Hamer Environmental is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm. Our mission is to supply quality natural resource consulting. We offer a full range of environmental services throughout the U.S. and are experts in:

• Environmental research & planning
• NEPA projects
• Threatened & endangered species issues
• Mitigation plans
• Fish & wildlife management
• Wetland & GIS work
• Habitat restoration design
• Permitting

To learn more about Hamer, please visit  If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume to our team at c or via the website. We look forward to hearing from you.

Hamer Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer. Just like in our own environment, a healthy ecosystem is diverse, and we think success looks like an abundance of perspectives, backgrounds, geographies, and experiences. We look forward to your ideas being part of our next great solution.