Senior Aquatic Resources Specialist | CA

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Aquatic Resources Specialist to deliver wetlands services, including delineations, restorations, permitting, reporting, design, and mitigation projects.

The role leads wetland delineations per USACE manuals, coordinates with regulatory agencies, conducts fieldwork, and prepares clear technical reports while ensuring health and safety and compliance with laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS tools for data handling and reporting.
• Experience with wetland delineation and regulatory processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations per USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Conduct wetland monitoring, regulatory coordination, and permitting activities.
• Identify OHWM for Waters of the U.S. per USACE guidance.
• Perform fieldwork, data collection, and organize field data; prepare technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and project requirements.
• Travel as needed based on project requirements and location.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

GPS handheld units

Job description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyReports To: Project ManagerJob Type: Full-Time, RegularCompensation: $35.87 - $60.67 per hour, based on relevant experienceAbout 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 DivisionEnvironmental DivisionTechnology & Innovation DivisionSustainability DivisionJOB 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 regionsConduct wetland monitoring, regulatory coordination, and permitting activitiesIdentify Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) for potential Waters of the U.S. per USACE RGL 05-05 and Arid West field guidancePerform fieldwork, data collection, and organization of field dataPrepare clear, professional technical reportsEnsure compliance with health and safety regulationsAssess threatened and endangered species habitat and regulatory statusConduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations of wetlands and ecological communitiesApply knowledge of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, including permitting processes and regulatory mechanismsServe as liaison between clients and regulatory agenciesUnderstand and support client priorities and project objectiv esMaintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetingsSupport, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownershipComply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and proceduresOTHER 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 regionalOvernight travel may be requiredJOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related fieldMinimum of 9 year's relevant professional experienceWetland delineation training with 5+ years of delineation experienceProficient in completing USACE Wetland Determination Forms and OHWM data sheets (including Arid West ephemeral/intermittent stream forms)Strong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized and self-motivatedProficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)Valid non-commercial driver’s licenseExperience collecting field data using handheld GPS unitsKnowledge of West Coast threatened and endangered species, habitat requirements, and regulatory statusExperience with wetland mitigation design and water budget calculationsExperience obtaining Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permitsUnderstanding of Waters of the U.S. jurisdiction and policyStream classification and assessment experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced degree in Environmental Science or a wetland-related fieldProfessional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), or similar certificationExperience with the USACE Regulatory Request SystemExperience using the Antecedent Precipitation ToolExperience obtaining Fish & Game Code 1600 Streambed Alteration AgreementsFamiliarity with CDFW’s EPIMS systemProficient in ESRI ArcGIS Pro (digitizing, spatial analysis, cartography); experience with Field Maps and/or Survey123Knowledge of natural areas management and ecological restoration practicesExperience operating mid-sized equipment (e.g., tractors, ATVs)Knowledge of wetland maintenance, restoration techniques, and environmental liftExperience with wetland mitigation monitoring and reporting per federal and state requirementsEocene 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.https://wrightservicecorp.com/privacy-policy