Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist (Sr. Env. Professional) | Remote in SoCal

Montrose Environmental Group; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services provider as a Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist in a fully remote role based in Southern or Central California. In this position, you will ensure compliance with wetlands regulations, lead fieldwork, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on innovative environmental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Mentorship and professional development resources

401k with a competitive employer match

Progressive vacation policies

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related field experience.
• Familiarity with Army Corps guidelines.
• Ability to conduct ecological field studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead field delineations and compliance tasks.
• Prepare and review wetlands documentation.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Assessment

Data Management

Field Work

Education

BS/BA degree in natural science

Tools

ArcGIS GPS

Job description

Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist (Sr. Env. Professional) | Remote in SoCal

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About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist - Remote.

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist - Remote.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency to effectively complement our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfill their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 300 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist position is a Fully Remote work arrangement; however, it must be in the Southern or Central California region.

The Lead Wetland Delineator/Regulatory Specialist will support the Waters Regulatory team by ensuring compliance with wetlands regulations through field delineations, permit application preparation, and documentation review. It involves leading junior staff during fieldwork, managing data using tools like ArcGIS GPS, and coordinating closely with project managers. The position also emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development.

As a key member of the Waters Regulatory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary wetlands team to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal wetlands regulations.
• Prepare and review wetlands and biological documentation and manage contract compliance.
• Conduct wetlands delineations in the field and provide guidance and support as a lead delineator to junior staff members.
• Enter and review field data from delineations and coordinate effectively with project managers to meet deliverables.
• Prepare State and federal permit applications
• Duties may include web-based reporting, and use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified wetlands/waters resources.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participates in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts.
• Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Your Expertise And Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• BS/BA degree in natural science field of study.
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record per company standards
• Minimum of 4 years related field experience; 6+ years of consulting experience related to wetland science and permitting preferred.
• Delineating wetlands per the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements.
• Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements. Specifically, the Arid West Regional Supplement.
• Conduct field work, including ecological field studies, habitat assessment, and wetland delineations.
• Support other biological surveys, including vernal pool, breeding bird, and habitat assessments for protected species/species of special concern.
• Data entry, data review, and GPS use.
• Coordinate effectively with the geographic information system (GIS) team to develop required mapping for permitting and other environmental documents.
• Compile and evaluate data to prepare plans, permits, and survey reports for wetlands.
• Collaborate effectively and efficiently with other team members to execute permit deliverables.
• Ability and willingness to lead support delineators, and train them on plant identification, soil characterization, and hydrologic indicators.
• Provide budget and schedule for field delineation requests and coordinate with other team leaders to execute deliverables effectively and in a timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the implementation of Best Management Practices and provide input on remedial strategies during work activities.
• Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., USGS datasets, aerial and historical imagery).
• Supporting and ensuring implementation of MEG’s Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinating with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Ability to work in variable field conditions and terrains.
• Maintain flexibility and willingness to travel and work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $105,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plan
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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