Wetland and Permitting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as field lead or crew member performing field surveys
• Act as primary author for environmental documents including technical memoranda, biological assessments, and habitat mitigation plans
• Lead the preparation and implementation of biological field studies such as wetland delineations and vegetation classification
• Manage projects, tasks, or subconsultants to ensure work stays within scope, budget, and schedule
• Develop permitting strategies and provide QA/QC for work processes and deliverables
• Perform field work approximately 40% of the time, including traversing uneven terrain and working in various weather conditions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Northwest collecting and analyzing ecological data
• Experience in wetland and aquatic resource studies
• Proven ability to prepare environmental documents like Wetland and Stream Reports or permit applications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology or a related environmental/ecological field
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and walk long distances
• Valid driver's license with a clean DMV record

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in wetland science and permitting
• Experience in botany, fisheries biology, wildlife ecology, or habitat restoration ecology
• Proficiency with digital field data collection tools such as ArcGIS Collector, Field Maps, or Survey 123
• Strong technical writing skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% paid for employee and family)
• Annual company share allocations through ESOP
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development bonuses

About the Company

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands.