Wetland Technician

The Position:

This is a full-time position in our Bellingham, Washington, office. Previous experience of at least six months conducting wetland delineations in the Pacific Northwest is required. Great ideas can (and do) come from anywhere. We encourage our team to work together across positions and roles. Peers and supervisors alike work together to supply outstanding customer service and conduct all components of our projects.

Duties may include:

• Perform and assist with wetland delineations according to USACE Manual and Regional Supplements, wetland ratings, function assessments, mitigation monitoring, mitigation/wetland restoration planning, and Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) determinations.
• Help design, plan, direct, and conduct research projects.
• Prepare technical reports and permit documents.
• Assist with the development of project, research, and grant proposals to various agencies and entities, including budget and schedule development.
• Conduct work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain.
• Develop, maintain, and foster client relationships.
• Collaborate with Hamer staff and teaming partners on a variety of natural resource projects.

Who You Are:

This role is perfect for someone with experience in wetland delineations in the Pacific NW. Communicating effectively and functioning as part of a team are essential to this role. You should possess strong technical writing skills and experience writing technical reports and/or scientific literature. The potential for significant travel, including occasional extended overnight travel, is possible for this position.

Our ideal candidate has:

• B.S. degree or higher in an environmental discipline.
• A minimum of six months of wetland delineation work in the Pacific Northwest.
• Botanical skills to identify PNW plants strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in both urban and remote field settings as well as in an office.
• Experience using data collection electronics such as GPS units and field tablets.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and 4WD vehicles.
• Experience using ArcGIS and other remote sensing tools is a plus.

What We Offer:

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

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision
• An outstanding work-life balance and a history to back it up
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• Retirement plan
• Performance-based bonuses
• Flexible hours and workspaces
• Mental health and wellness days