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Biologist

Environmental Department (Wenatchee, WA)

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Job Description

Pacific Engineering is seeking a full-time biologist to join our Environmental Department to assist in the development of permit applications, mitigation plans, wetland reports, soil remediation plans and critical area assessments. This position will require someone willing to work on a variety of environmental and land use projects in different ecological settings. The role includes a combination of in-office responsibilities and field work, primarily in Central and Eastern Washington with occasional travel to the Puget Sound region. This position is open for early career and entry level candidates, but preference will be given for additional qualifications and relevant experience.

 

Development Opportunities

• Direct mentorship under experienced environmental professionals

• Opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of habitat types including aquatic, riparian, forested, and arid environments

• Regular dedication to professional development including continuing educational opportunities to expand professional knowledge and stay up to date with regulatory requirements

• Exposure to a diversity of projects and development scenarios. Sites vary from undeveloped land to the redevelopment of residential and commercial properties. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds including private individuals, public agencies, commercial developers, and non-profits.

 

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation

• 100% company-paid premiums for individual and family medical and dental insurance

• $3,000 annual contribution to Health Savings Account

• Paid holidays including a full paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Four weeks of PTO annually with optional year-to-year rollover

• Matching SIMPLE IRA retirement contribution

• Overtime pay

• Performance-based bonus structure

• Employee assistance program

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

 

Estimated Pay Range

• $28 – 45 per hour

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental science, biological science, natural resources, wildlife, forestry, fisheries, ecology, zoology, botany, or related fields

• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail

• Strong botany, dendrology, or vegetation identification skills

• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife species

                                                     

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental and land use permitting in Washington State

• Wetland delineation and category rating training and experience

• Experience with the Endangered Species Act and preparation of Biological Assessments

• Work experience preparing SEPA and/or NEPA documents

• Knowledge of permit requirements under WDFW and USACE jurisdiction including section 10/404

• Legacy pesticide soil testing and remediation experience

• AutoCAD and/or GIS

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Work Visa Sponsorship

Pacific Engineering will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this position.

 

License Requirements

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.