Associate Wetland Biologist

Title: Associate Wetland Biologist

Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

Capabilities

Environmental

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#28374

Job Description:

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on advancing our clients’ environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives. We are seeking an associate wetland scientist to support our clients in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll participate on projects to help support our clients to adapt and thrive in the face of current and future global sustainability challenges. Your work and contribution may include project siting, permitting, construction, and maintenance. Your contributions will be key to realizing safer infrastructure operations, healthier communities, and protection of our world’s natural resources. 

Aligned to one of our Pacific Northwest offices, this is an opportunity to act as a technical resource specialist in the fields of wetland ecology, aquatic resource delineation, permitting, mitigation, and regulatory compliance. You’ll apply your technical experience on projects related to linear infrastructure and energy, renewable energy and transportation projects. Our global and local teams provide you with the tools to keep your career growing.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to assemble regulatory compliant environmental plans, reports, and permit applications. This includes permitting at the local, state, and federal level.
• Performing field surveys and assessments, including wetland delineations, stream surveys, other biological surveys following state and federal protocols, and preparing associated technical reports.
• Assisting with the preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the NEPA and other federal, state, or local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with regulatory agency staff to discuss and negotiate project impacts, permitting requirements, and mitigation strategies. 
• Preparing scopes of work and estimating level of effort for task completion.
• Maintaining excellent communication with diverse project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline.
• 6 or more years of environmental consulting or agency experience including aquatic resource delineation, botanical surveys, and/or resource permitting.
• Experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) wetland delineation manual and regional supplements as well as previous completion of a wetland delineation course. 

• Ability to lead aquatic resource surveys, requiring strong knowledge of Pacific Northwest hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, wetland hydrology, wetland community types, and stream characteristics in the Arid West and Western Mountains, Valley, and Coast regions. 
• Experience in plant taxonomy and identification.
• Experience supporting permitting efforts with agencies including but not limited to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), Washington State Department of Ecology, Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW, WDFW), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC), and/or Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC).  
• Experience utilizing sub-meter GPS/GNSS equipment and software as well as working with GIS specialists to prepare figures in support of deliverables.
• Experience preparing technical reports and permit application packages.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong follow-through skills, attention to detail, and work quality.
• Willingness to adhere to safe work practices by following all company safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and availability for work-related travel approximately 30% of the time.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s degree or other graduate degree.
• Wetland Professional in Training or Professional Wetland Scientist certification.
• Task management experience. 
• Demonstrated stakeholder (i.e., client, regulatory official, community, and subcontractor) relationship skills.
• Experience or interest in supporting business development, preparing proposals, and project pursuits.
• Experience performing other resource assessment methods including but not limited to Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol (ORWAP), Washington State Wetland Rating System, Stream Function Assessment Method (SFAM), and/or Streamflow Duration Assessment Method (SDAM, CESCL Certification.

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Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $78,800.00 to $118,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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