Wetland Biologist/Ecologist

Facet; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HDHP with HSA available

401k with ESOP

Professional development support

Job summary

Facet, a multidisciplinary civil, structural engineering and environmental consulting firm, seeks a Wetland Biologist/Ecologist in the Seattle/Kirkland area with hybrid flexibility. You will support field visits, conduct delineation studies, prepare reports, and draft proposals, collaborating with a cross‑disciplinary team to advance projects for public and private clients.

Qualifications include a science degree (BS/MS), delineation experience, strong communication, a valid driver's license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in biology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Delineation experience or certificate in Wetland Science & Management from the University of Washington preferred.
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest vegetation and wildlife; ISA arborist certification a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; testing may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency with MS Office; GIS mapping experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support field visits to wetlands, streams, and shoreline areas.
• Prepare and manage projects including delineation studies, reports, and mitigation plans.
• Technical report writing and documentation for projects.
• Draft proposals for environmental services work.
• Interact with clients to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Work in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.

Skills

Delineation experience

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Valid driver’s license

GIS mapping experience

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in biology, environmental science, or related field

Delineation certificate (UW Wetland Science & Management)

Tools

GIS mapping

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Our Facet Team

Facet is a multidisciplinary energetic civil and structural engineering and environmental consulting firm with six offices in Washington. We are engineers, scientists, arborists, landscape architects, planners, and more, with decades of experience working throughout the Pacific Northwest and the nation.

Job Description

The Wetland Biologist/Ecologist role is part of a multidisciplinary team to support projects with both private and public clients focused on wetland and stream delineation and classifications and other related critical area tasks. Engage in cross‑training through project work with our multidisciplinary team to expand your knowledge and foster career advancement.

This position ideally will be located in either our Seattle or Kirkland office and hybrid flexibility will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support field visits to wetland and stream Critical Areas, and Shorelines of the State
• Prepare and manage projects including wetland assessments and delineation studies in Washington State, critical areas reports, functional assessments, compliance monitoring and reports, and mitigation plans
• Technical report writing
• Draft proposals for environmental services work
• Interact with clients to achieve project objectives
• Ability to work in a highly flexible, team‑oriented environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in biology, environmental science, or related field preferred
• Delineation experience or certificate in Wetland Science & Management from the University of Washington
• Knowledge and experience with Pacific Northwest vegetation and wildlife (ISA arborist certification a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (testing may be required)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to use standard computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint (GIS mapping experience a plus)
• Additional expertise and associated accreditation (Fisheries Biology, Stream Ecology, ISA Certified Arborist, Marbled Murrelet Marine Monitor, GIS) preferred
• WSDOT Biological Assessment Author accreditation or other experience preparing biological assessments (BA) and biological evaluations (BE) preferred
• Familiarity with Eastern and Western Washington wetland rating forms and figures preferred
• Familiarity with local, state and federal regulatory requirements concerning critical areas and shorelines preferred
• Experience with permitting documentation (USACE 404, HPA, shoreline, 401 WQ Cert., and local area permits) preferred

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)
• 7 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer paid for dependents’ medical, dental and vision paid at 60%.
• Choice of a traditional copay plan or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings account (HSA)
• Facet fully funds HSAs to the IRS maximum ($4400 for individuals and $8750 for families) for employees selecting the HDHP with HSA.
• $300 annual fitness benefit
• $100,000 employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid long‑term and short‑term disability
• Voluntary plans include additional group life, accident, hospitalization, and serious illness.
• 401k (Roth or Traditional) available after 3 months of employment
• 4.5% 401k match contributed to the Facet Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a plan which grows with the value of the company.
• Financial support for professional development and memberships in professional associations