Otak · 1 day ago
Environmental Scientist III/IV
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expOtak is hiring an Environmental Scientist III/IV to join their growing Water and Natural Resources team in Puget Sound. This role serves as a technical lead for wetland and stream delineations and wildlife assessments, managing environmental projects and preparing permit applications for clients.
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Responsibilities
Manage environmental tasks and projects in freshwater and shoreline environments
Lead wetland and stream OHWM delineations using the USACE 1987 Manual and applicable Regional Supplements, complete wetland ratings and functional assessments, and prepare associated reports
Conduct OHWM delineations in both marine and freshwater systems
Prepare wetlands, streams, and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCA) critical areas reports for compliance with local Washington codes
Develop regulatory compliance strategies for projects and permit applications (e.g., JARPA, SEPA, Shoreline), including use of streamlined permitting processes
Prepare Biological Assessments to support Section 7 ESA compliance
Support ecological restoration and mitigation planning and design
Prepare SEPA Checklists and NEPA Categorical Exclusion documentation
Provide technical expertise in aquatic and terrestrial wildlife ecology, including fieldwork for wildlife habitat assessments and report preparation. This may include stream habitat monitoring, fish passage assessments, water quality analysis, impact analyses, and restoration design
Lead post-construction performance monitoring for fish passage, wetlands, and vegetation, and prepare annual monitoring reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Wildlife or Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field
5-10 years of professional experience in wetlands, including working knowledge of salmonid ecology in freshwater and estuarine environments in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound region
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver multiple projects with concurrent deadlines
Professional experience supporting aquatic restoration projects, including design, implementation, and performance monitoring
Strong understanding of federal and Washington State regulatory compliance processes, including preparation of JARPAs for USACE and WDFW permitting
Experience completing wildlife habitat studies and impact assessments for public and private development projects, including fish passage, stream restoration, linear transportation, and publicly funded capital improvement projects
Ability to participate in business development activities such as proposal preparation, interviews, and client relationship management
Ability to travel occasionally between Otak offices and to project sites
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and navigate slopes and rough terrain along rivers, streams, shorelines, and transportation corridors
Preferred
Master's degree
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
Background with NEPA compliance processes for publicly funded projects
WSDOT- or ODOT-certified Biological Assessment Author
Experience with Biological Assessments and Endangered Species compliance
Benefits
Discretionary performance bonuses
No-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA
A 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
A hybrid work schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
A commuter allowance (based on your office location)
Support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
Relocation assistance may be provided
Company
Otak
Otak values people, both those in our workplace and those that are impacted by the projects we undertake.
201-500 employees
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