AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC

Wetland Scientist - Permitting Specialist

Vancouver, WA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical area delineation, permitting, and ecological fieldwork across a wide range of public and private sector projects.
If you're passionate about wetland science, ecological consulting, and managing projects from start to finish while collaborating across disciplines, you'll thrive in this role and help us continue growing our environmental practice.

Develop and submit USACE/ECY JARPA permit applications. Mitigation Bank Use Plans, and/or Compensatory Mitigation Plans.
Collaborate with AKS project managers, civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, and arborists on integrated project design and permitting strategies.
Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while contributing to proposals and client communications.
Significant experience preparing technical and local jurisdiction land use documentation, such as biological assessments, critical area mitigation/restoration plans, monitoring reports, shoreline compliance documents, and critical area delineation reports.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in wetland or forest ecology, environmental science/biology, botany, soils, or similar related science.
A minimum of 5-years of experience independently conducting critical area delineations in Washington State, from management of pre-field tasks to final report preparation.
Strong understanding of federal and Washington State Department of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife regulatory compliance processes and preparation of JARPA and HPA Applications.
Experience preparing scope, budgets, schedules, and proposals.
Experience independently engaging with regulatory agencies to achieve permitting compliance.

Professional certification (PWS or WPIT).
Background in mentoring junior team members or leading field crews.
Expertise in Pacific Northwest botany.
Prior experience with river restoration or mitigation site monitoring.
Familiarity with proposal development and project budgeting.
Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.

You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.

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