Wetland Scientist & Permitting Specialist: Field & Regulatory

Farallon-Consulting-LLC; Gig Harbor (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. seeks a Wetland Scientist & Permitting Specialist to conduct wetland delineations, habitat surveys, and ecological assessments in a hybrid role based in our Gig Harbor, WA location.

You’ll translate findings into defensible technical documents and develop reports using MS Office. The role requires 0–4 years of experience, wetland delineation certification, and WA Wetland Rating System training; travel 20–30% of the time to project sites as part of a collaborative

Qualifications

• BA or BS in biological sciences or a related field.
• 0-4 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in consulting preferred.
• Wetland delineation certification and WA Wetland Rating System training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations, feasibility assessments, and ordinary high-water mark determinations.
• Perform aquatic and terrestrial habitat surveys, species assessments, and population studies.
• Collect, manage, and interpret environmental data, including GIS mapping and Excel datasets.
• Interpret environmental and construction plans to support project design and compliance.
• Develop high-quality technical reports and supporting documents using MS Office.
• Collaborate and contribute to a small, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Regulatory coordination

Field data collection

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences

Wetland delineation certification

WA Wetland Rating System training

Tools

GIS mapping

MS Office

Excel datasets

Job description

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. seeks a Wetland Scientist & Permitting Specialist to conduct wetland delineations, habitat surveys, and ecological assessments in a hybrid role based in our Gig Harbor, WA location.

You’ll translate findings into defensible technical documents and develop reports using MS Office. The role requires 0–4 years of experience, wetland delineation certification, and WA Wetland Rating System training; travel 20–30% of the time to project sites as part of a collaborative