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

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

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.

• 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 objectives

• 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

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

• 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 ephemer

• 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

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science or a wetland-related field

• Professional…