Senior Project Manager - Wetland Delineator

About the role

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead aquatic resource delineations;
• Plan and lead collection of detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather;
• Prepare and oversee preparation of reports summarizing methodology, field survey results and recommendations;
• Prepare and oversee preparation of Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports;
• Prepare and oversee preparation of documents supporting environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA aquatic resources evaluations;
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for aquatic resources delineation work;
• Manage technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and efficient delivery;
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency in the field and with report writing;
• Mentor and train junior staff in collaboration with other senior staff;
• Participate in the development of guides and training materials;
• Represent Dudek and clients in agency meetings and public hearings as a subject matter expert for aquatic resource delineations and permitting;
• Track and keep abreast of regulatory and delineation protocol changes to ensure compliance with the latest requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field;
• A minimum of 12 years’ of experience preparing and focusing solely on aquatic delineations and identifying wetland mapping boundaries using the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements;
• Expert-level knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and permitting requirements relating to the Federal Clean Water Act, California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and California Fish and Game Code;
• Expert-level knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems, including disturbed and difficult sites in diverse environments (deserts, coasts, mountains, etc.);
• Knowledge and applied experience with soil science;
• Demonstrated experience with management of projects involving complex biological/aquatic resource impact analyses and mitigation planning;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Expert-level experience with GPS technologies (e.g., ESRI FieldMaps) for mapping aquatic resources;
• Willingness to travel throughout California for work, including over-night stays in hotels;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field;
• Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment;
• Regarded as an expert in the field and sought out as an instructor and presenter by outside parties;
• Understanding of delineation process for two-parameter wetlands per California Coastal Commission;
• Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach;
• Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail;
• Exercises good judgment and demonstrates sound decision-making skills.

Benefits

Compensation: $100,000-150,000/annually*

Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting;
• Sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50 lbs. in a team lift (two or more employees).

This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.