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 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

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:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.