Professional Wetland Scientist Jobs

Hamer Environmental is hiring a Wetland Scientist/Project Manager to join our growing environmental consulting firm. We are building a team that has a fun time doing incredible work, and we want you to join us!

We are looking for professionals that can grow with us. At Hamer, we value your contributions because your success is our success. Our leadership team is excited to help you advance your career with continuing education, leadership opportunities, and team-building retreats.

Are you looking for an inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself? We don’t just talk about diversity goals; we live by them. We are a majority-female company in a male-dominated field and publicly state that healthcare and gender-affirming care is a fundamental right for every person’s well-being.

The Position:

This is a full-time position in our Bellingham, Washington, office.

Duties may include:

• Managing junior-level wetland staff;
• Performing wetland-related work, including:
• Expanding Hamer’s Wetland and Fisheries Division by bringing in new clients;
• Providing presentations to groups or organizations based on project/study results;
• Preparing technical reports/ permit documents and communicating with clients & subcontractors;
• Conducting work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain;
• Wetland delineations, wetland ratings, mitigation/wetland restoration planning, and Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) determinations;
• Collaborating with Hamer staff and teaming partners on various natural resource projects.
• Reviewing local codes and federal, state and local regulations as they pertain to wetlands and critical areas;
• Developing and submitting project, research, and grant proposals to various agencies and entities;

Who You Are:

This role is perfect for a wetland professional who has strong self-motivation and an enthusiastic leadership style. You should be able to manage multiple tasks successfully, exhibit scientific writing skills, and have a background in wetland science, botany, and/or soils and hydrology.

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of six years’ experience delineating and characterizing wetlands in the PNW.
• B.S. degree or higher in an environmental discipline;
• Experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification in the PNW;

Our ideal candidate has:

• A PWS Certification (If not, we can help you earn this!);
• Experience managing projects;
• Working knowledge of GPS units, Microsoft Office, and state/federal environmental laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and fisheries biology is a plus!

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. More qualified candidates may be offered a higher salary. Relocation expenses may be considered for the right candidate.

What We Offer:

Our benefits and support help you rest easy and focus on the things that matter most. Our perks include:

• Mental Health and Wellness Days
• Annual Company Retreats in Amazing Locations
• Flexible Hours & Workspaces
• Retirement Plan
• An outstanding work-life balance and a history to back it up
• 100% Employer Paid Health/ Dental/ Vision for Employees & 50% for Dependents
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• Performance-based Bonuses

Who We Are:

Founded in 1992, Hamer Environmental is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm. Our mission is to supply quality natural resource consulting. We offer a full range of environmental services throughout the U.S. and are experts in:

• Threatened & Endangered Species
• Mitigation Plans
• NEPA projects
• Permitting
• Wetland & GIS Work
• Fish & Wildlife Management
• Environmental Research & Planning
• Habitat Restoration

To learn more about us, visit www.HamerEnv.com. If interested, please send your cover letter and resume via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

Hamer Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. Like in our environment, a healthy ecosystem is diverse, and we think success looks like an abundance of perspectives, backgrounds, geographies, and experiences. We look forward to your ideas being part of our next excellent solution.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people of all races, people of all genders, people of all national origins, people of all religions and creeds, people with disabilities, people of all gender identities, people of all sexual orientations, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people of all ages.