The Environmental Specialist – Biologist will:
- Manage the environmental permitting of a diverse range of development projects (e.g. evaluating wetland reports, biological evaluations, JARPAs, habitat assessments, shoreline assessments, and mitigation and monitoring plans).
- Help customers navigate the City’s Critical Areas codes by answering general questions, participating in pre-development review meetings, processing permits, and resolving violations.
- Assist with updates to environmental codes as needed.
- Participate in mapping critical area locations in the City’s GIS system.
- Provide general education about critical areas (e.g. what are they, why are they important) to customers, the public, and other stakeholders.
- Perform field work as needed in support of the above work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in science, planning or a related environmental field
AND
Two (2) years of related work experience.
Experience may be substituted for education at a ratio of two (2) years experience for one (1) year of education.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and maintenance thereafter. Must complete a 40-hour Personal Protection and Safety Certificate prior to completion of probation.
A Professional Wetland Scientist Certification is desired.