The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Environmental Services Office is excited to announce two opportunities as Wetland Biologists – Field Lead and Project Coordinators located in Tumwater, WA. These positions are professional wetland biologists in the Wetland Program in the Biology Branch of the ESO.

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Note: These positions have an approved in-training plan and can be filled at the Transportation Planning Specialist 2 – Transportation Planning Specialist 3 level at the hiring manager’s discretion. Details and salaries for each classification are listed below.

Transportation Planning Specialist 2 – $53,592.00-$72,036.00 annually
Transportation Planning Specialist 3 – $59,148.00-$79,548.00 annually

This position will perform the following work:

• Independently plan and conduct monitoring activities, collect and analyze data and write reports for wetland mitigation sites statewide.
• Develop site-specific monitoring plans and select and modify methods for conducting studies of vegetation, hydrology, soils, wildlife, and wildlife habitats.
• Use monitoring data to provide specific recommendations concerning the development of mitigation projects statewide.
• Write complete monitoring reports to document compliance with environmental permits for federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Lead and supervise a field monitoring team consisting of two to six college interns or state employees. Train college interns in wetland science and monitoring techniques.
• Conduct wetland delineations, wetland ratings and wetland functional assessments at mitigation sites.

At the Goal Class of TPS3, the ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, biology, environmental science, natural science or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in wetland biology and ecology.
• Successful completion of a wetland delineation training course.
• Knowledge of and experience conducting scientific and technical studies of wetlands, aquatic systems, riparian areas, and other plant communities, including wetland delineations, wetland ratings, and wetland functional assessments.
• Strong skills in plant identification and proficiency in using technical keys to identify plans to species.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local government regulations pertaining to wetlands, streams, and other waters of the state.
• Valid driver’s license

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.