SummitWest is seeking Wetland Delineator/Permitting Specialist experts!

SummitWest has immediate openings for part- and full-time positions for Wetland Delineator/Permitting Specialists. Whether you’re early to mid-career, join us remotely or in person (Bend, OR) to contribute to impactful projects.

Positions Currently Available

Wetland Delineator/Permitting Specialist

The ideal candidate will be organized, motivated, flexible, and able to support a variety of projects throughout California with the majority of work in Southern and Central California. The Wetland Delineator/Permitting Specialist will conduct delineations of jurisdictional waters including wetlands, other waters, and CDFW streambeds in a variety of terrains and weather conditions. They will have requisite training and experience in jurisdictional waters delineations, stream assessments, and riparian management as described below. They will utilize an array of data collection techniques, including ESRI software applications, QC data, and assist with field data management and report writing. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate, correspond and coordinate with SummitWest employees, field teams, clients, contractors, and the general public in a professional manner. They will be skilled at collecting and submitting field data and client deliverables.

Total compensation package: $56,000-$91,500/year

The full job description can be found here

Why work for SummitWest?

We are a growing company where you can make an outsized impact in our growing Waters department.

In return, you will find we’ll help you reach your career-goals, but we will also make sure you are attaining a healthy work-life-balance. As an employee-driven company, we uplift our staff through:

  • Mentorship and training opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Career development and promotion opportunities
  • Opportunities for remote and biological desktop work
  • Proposal training and writing opportunities
  • Regular performance reviews
  • Employee engagement opportunities
  • Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team
  • Supervisor open door policy

Benefits include:

  • May become eligible for Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • May become eligible for 401(k) with matching contribution
  • May be eligible for cell phone stipend
  • May become eligible for educational stipend
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Employee incentives and Employee Referral Program

SummitWest is unique in its ability to unite exceptional biologists and project managers under the stewardship of a robust leadership structure. Our team benefits from strategic insight, fostering a unified vision and seamless coordination. Clients gain the advantage of our capacity to scale – accessing a powerhouse team adept at hiring and managing diverse tasks across the Western USA.

Additional Job Descriptions can be found here on our careers page.

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