Senior Wetland Scientist — Field Lead & Permitting

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. (MB&G); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(K) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account or Health Re

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. (MB&G) is seeking a full-time mid-level to senior Wetland Scientist to join the Environmental Services Group in the Portland area.

The role involves leading wetland determinations, delineations, and related fieldwork across Oregon and Washington, with oversight of documentation and regulatory coordination on permitting tasks. The candidate will prepare reports, support NRAs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and agency staff to ensure compliant, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field is required.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Professional in Training certification is preferred.
• At least five years of wetland scientist experience in Oregon or Washington is preferred.
• Excellent botanical identification skills in the Pacific Northwest are a plus.
• Project management experience including scoping, budgeting, invoicing, and scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support wetland delineations and related fieldwork across Oregon and Washington.
• Prepare delineation reports, permit applications, mitigation plans, and monitoring reports.
• Conduct NRAs and prepare associated reports per agency requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients for permitting needs.
• Assist with field logistics and mentor junior staff in wetland sciences.

Skills

Wetland science

Field leadership

Project management

Biology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science

Professional Wetland Scientist certification (preferred)

Job description

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. (MB&G) is seeking a full-time mid-level to senior Wetland Scientist to join the Environmental Services Group in the Portland area.

The role involves leading wetland determinations, delineations, and related fieldwork across Oregon and Washington, with oversight of documentation and regulatory coordination on permitting tasks. The candidate will prepare reports, support NRAs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and agency staff to ensure compliant, timely