On-Call Wetland Delineation Specialist | AZ

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 

• 401k and 401k match opportunities 

• ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

• Paid Time Off 

• Volunteer Time 

• Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $30 - $45 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Wetland Delineations Specialist is responsible for providing clients with a variety of wetland related services including delineations, restorations, permitting, reporting, design, and mitigation projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Perform wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements. Emphasis on familiarity with Arid West Region

• Perform wetland monitoring, and regulatory consultation and/or permitting activities

• Identification of the OHWM associated with potential Waters of the United States following USACE Regulatory Guidance Letter Number 05-05

• Perform in-field work and data collection, compile, and organize field data

• Write professional reports

• Ensure that health and safety laws are followed

• Review threatened or endangered species habitat requirements and regulatory status

• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of wetlands and other ecological communities

• Knowledge regarding current Section 404 and Section 401 (Clean Water Act) environmental regulation and regulatory instruments, mechanisms, and the permitting process

• Liaison between clients and regulatory agencies

• Maintain familiarity with how various client needs are prioritized and capitalized.

• Assist in conducting the appropriate training/research for a project

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Travel will vary seasonally based on specific project needs and can range from in-state to regional

• Overnight travel may be required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field

• Wetland delineation training

• Ability to execute USACE Wetland Determination Forms and USACE OHWM Data Sheets (familiarity with Arid West Ephemeral and Intermittent Streams forms beneficial)

• Effective and concise communication and professional writing skills

• Highly organized and independently motivated

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Possess a valid non-commercial driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional in Training (WPIT) or other wetland related certifications

• Experience applying for and obtaining Section 404 and