WETLANDS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Environment, seeks a Wetlands Program Specialist to perform environmental work, interpret wetlands regulations, and guide projects through regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include field investigations, data interpretation, and coordination with state and federal officials, with oversight of contractors and documentation in the Wetlands.mdb database.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience.
• Education and experience must be in environmental science fields such as Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Conservation, etc.
• Valid driver’s license required; MVR must meet minimum standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets mitigation outcomes to ensure regulatory data alignment.
• Conducts field investigations and reviews environmental permit conditions to ensure compliance.
• Liaises with Project Development/Operations on wetlands impact and mitigation.
• Provides guidance on Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and NH RSA 482-A compliance.
• Manages the Wetlands.mdb database for documentation and regulatory obligations.
• Oversees consultants on wetland projects and prepares scope-of-work proposals and costs.
• Assists in policy guidelines and SOP development; prepares NEPA-related documents.
• Supervises bureau subordinates including interns; coordinates training.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Field investigations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science or related field

Tools

Wetlands.mdb database

Job description

WETLANDS PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Job ID: 53948)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Environment

Position#21366

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Full-time vacancy

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Environment, has a full‑time vacancy for Wetlands Program Specialist.

Summary:

To perform environmental work, including technical evaluations, report preparation, and specific observations relative to the potential environmental impacts associated with transportation projects for the Bureau of Environment, Department of Transportation. To interpret wetlands‑related regulations and provide expert guidance through implementation of requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and NH RSA 482‑A under the supervision of the Wetlands Program Manager.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience : Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in the fields of environmental science, such as Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issues, Environmental Sampling and Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Soil Science, or Wetlands Science.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requitements: The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable knowledge of engineering and environmental practices used in designing and constructing transportation projects.

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes and interprets the outcome of mitigation activities to ensure consistency with existing data. Reports on Department compliance to environmental regulators.

Conducts field investigations, reviews environmental permit conditions and construction documentation in order to ensure projects are completed in compliance with expected environmental outcomes. Monitors procedures when outcomes are not achieved, reviews documentation and makes recommendations, as necessary, for follow‑up remedial actions.

Liaises with Project Development and/or Operations personnel on projects or issues relative to wetlands impact and mitigation.

Provides expertise and advice to agency professionals, relative to project compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and NH RSA 482‑A. Coordinates reviews relative to wetlands impacts and mitigation associated with transportation projects and Operations activities with appropriate State and Federal officials.

Manages and oversees the use of computer databases, such as the Wetlands.mdb database, to efficiently manage the storage and retrieval of documentation related to Department wetland impact, mitigation, and obligations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensures that Department goals relative to wetlands and wetland mitigation are being met.

Oversees and supervises bureau consultants/contractors on wetland/wetland mitigation projects, including preparation and/or review of consultant scope‑of‑work proposals and cost estimates.

Assists the Wetlands Program Manager on policy and procedural guidelines, including development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for adherence to applicable environmental rules and regulations.

Prepares environmental documents addressing environmental resources affected by Department projects and maintenance activities, as required by various state and federal regulations, and permits, as well as internal environmental policies and procedures, including the National Environmental Policy Act, US Department of Transportation Act, and US Clean Water Act.

Supervises bureau subordinates, including interns, and employees participating in the Department’s training program.

For additional information contact Kevin Nyhan, Administrator, at [e-mail].

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

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