Wetland Scientist

About the role

Since 1921, Mason, Bruce, & Girard, Inc. (MB&G) has provided natural resource consulting services to private and public sector clients. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, MB&G is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in forestry, environmental, and geospatial services. The Environmental Services Group (ESG) seeks a full‑time mid‑level or senior Wetland Scientist to support multiple projects by leading technical fieldwork, drafting reports, and coordinating with regulatory agency staff and clients on wetland‑related permitting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all types of wetland‑related project work, including leading and supporting wetland determinations and delineations, ordinary high water mark delineations, wetland and stream functional assessments (e.g., ORWAP or SFAM), and mitigation monitoring in Oregon and Washington.
• Prepare all types of wetland‑related documentation, such as delineation reports, removal/fill permit applications, mitigation plans, and monitoring reports for Oregon and Washington.
• Conduct Natural Resource Assessments and prepare associated reports per Clean Water Services and/or Water Environment Services requirements.
• Handle regulatory agency and client coordination related to permitting needs for projects.
• Assist with logistics of arranging field efforts for projects.
• Mentor junior employees in wetland sciences.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related natural resource field (required).
• At least five years of experience working as a wetland scientist in Oregon or Washington (preferred).
• Must be located in western or central Oregon, or southwestern Washington.
• Ability to perform field work in all weather conditions, on steep rough terrain, and in varied settings (open fields, forested areas).
• Physical ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds, operate a telephone, and sit for extended periods; extensive computer use.

Qualifications

• Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Professional in Training certification through the Society of Wetland Scientists’ Professional Certification Program (preferred).
• Excellent botanical identification skills across all bioregions in the Pacific Northwest (a plus).
• Project management experience including project scoping, budgeting, invoicing, and scheduling (a plus).

Skills

• Botanical identification across Pacific Northwest bioregions.
• Project management (scoping, budgeting, invoicing, scheduling).
• Technical fieldwork leadership and report preparation.
• Regulatory agency and client coordination.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Reimbursement for eligible work‑related safety equipment.
• Cell phone expenses for business use.
• Professional association dues reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive transportation benefits: mileage reimbursement, company vehicle program, access to company vehicle rental program.