Environmental ScientistWater and Environmentย Jobs with David Evans and Associates:At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Water and Environment team excels in managing complex whole-system resources. We offer comprehensive solutionsย inย natural resources and water/wastewater management. Our projects incorporate meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, underscoring our commitment to stewardship of the built and natural environments. We create value for our clients by blending innovation with reliability and sustainable practices. This approach balances progress with preservation and elevates the quality of life, fostering healthier, more resilient communities.
Theย Environmental Planning and Compliance Practice is seeking an Natural Resources Biologist in Bellevue, WA.
Are you motivated by helping communities protect their natural resources and navigateย environmentalย andย land useย regulations? Do you enjoyย working on a wide variety ofย projects andย building strong client relationships?ย The Natural Resources Biologist will focus onย inventorying and analyzing environmental resources and obtaining permits for a wide variety ofย transportation, energy, water, and land development projects throughout the region. Day to day work will include field workย (wetland delineation, sensitive species surveys, habitat assessments, etc.), preparing permit applications,ย writingย technical reports, etc.
What You'll DoKey Responsibilities:Environmental Compliance- Conduct wetland delineations and other environmental/habitat surveys
- Assist with the development of:
- Environmental permit applications, including Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Applications (JARPA), Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPA), and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documentation
- Critical areas reports, wetland delineation reports, and functional assessments
- Mitigation and monitoring plans
- Sensitive species survey reports
- Biological Assessments and other ESA documentation
- Other natural resource documents
- Perform desktop studies to identify environmental resources and impacts
- Conduct water quality monitoring
- Perform monitoring of mitigation sites
Stakeholder Engagement- Engage with regulatory agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders to address concerns and build positive relationships.
- Communicate project details and environmental compliance to relevant parties.
What You BringRequired Qualifications:- Education:ย Bachelor's degree inย Biology,ย Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field.ย
- Experience:ย 1+ years in environmentalย science, permitting, and complianceย
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions across the western states; must be available for occasional travel (up to 30%)ย
Desired Skills:- Highly organized andย selfย motivatedย
- Excellent technical writing skills and strong attention to detailย
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlookย
- Experience conducting field surveys and quantitative documentation of natural resourcesย
- Experience with water quality monitoring and equipmentย
- Knowledge of and experience with Pacific Northwest plants, fish, and wildlife. Direct experience with environmental documentation in eelgrass habitats is a plusย
- Knowledge of and experience with GISย (ArcProย and ArcMap)ย and with GPS data collectionย
- Enthusiasm in providingย high qualityย data and work productsย
- Ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environmentย
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years in environmental planning, permitting, and compliance, withย a provenย trackย recordย inย regulatory approvals and impact assessment. Advancedย degreeย can be used as a substitute for relevant experience based on major and subjects studied.ย
- Knowledge of, and experience with, state and federal environmental regulations and guidance, such as the CWA, ESA, NEPA, and SEPAย
- Knowledge of, and experience with, preparing NEPA and SEPA documents, technical reports, wetland delineations, and mitigation requirementsย
- Experience preparing permit environmental applications for water, transportation, development, and/or energy projectsย
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification, or willingness to become certified, is a plusย
What We OfferWe foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:- Comprehensive health coverage:ย Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Financial wellness:ย Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development:ย Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Work-life balance:ย Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Work Schedule:ย Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
- Retirement:ย 401k plan
- Wellbeing focus:ย Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities:ย Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Potential salary range:ย $70,000/annually - $90,000/annually
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mailย careers@deainc.com.
Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA.
Employment Type: REG