Wetland Permitting & Regulatory Specialist

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife, seeks a Wetland Permitting Specialist in Olympia. This Environmental Planner 3 role supports CAMP by delivering wetland science and regulatory guidance to secure environmental permits.

Hybrid telework to up to two days weekly is possible, with duties spanning fieldwork, data analysis, and coordination with agencies. Responsibilities include delineation guidance, report drafting, and review of mitigation plans, plus liaison duties with

Qualifications

• Professional experience in wetland science or related field; degree may be substituted year-for-year.
• Option 1 requires an associate degree plus 4 years in related work.
• Option 2 requires a bachelor's or master's in related field with 2 years of experience.
• Option 3 requires 2 years as Environmental Planner 2.

Responsibilities

• Guide wetland delineations, mapping, rating, and mitigation for CAMP projects.
• Develop delineation plans and record site data; research and analyze project sites.
• Perform statewide fieldwork using Arrow GPS and Field Maps; assess soils and hydrology.
• Draft delineation reports and mitigation plans for permit packages.
• Determine consultant eligibility for state planning and selection.

Skills

Wetland science

Fieldwork

Habitat management

Data recording

Report writing

GIS/ArcGIS

Permitting knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in wetland science or related field

Four years of wetland science or permitting experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Two years of wetland experience

Two years as Environmental Planner 2

Tools

ArcGIS Pro/Online

Field Maps

Arrow GPS unit

Job description

The State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife, seeks a Wetland Permitting Specialist in Olympia. This Environmental Planner 3 role supports CAMP by delivering wetland science and regulatory guidance to secure environmental permits.

Hybrid telework to up to two days weekly is possible, with duties spanning fieldwork, data analysis, and coordination with agencies. Responsibilities include delineation guidance, report drafting, and review of mitigation plans, plus liaison duties with