On-Call Fisheries/Wetlands Scientist

On-Call Fisheries/Wetlands Scientist

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

We are a team of professionals-engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction managers dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, rewards, and an inclusive, collaborative team, we create a supportive and enriching workplace.

We're looking for an On-Call Scientist I to join our Environmental Planning & Compliance team in Seattle to support upcoming projects and workload. This position will be on an on-call basis with duration and schedule of assignments dependent on project needs.

You will support multiple environmental documentation and permitting efforts-fish habitat surveys, fish exclusions, as well as wetland delineation and permitting for transportation and infrastructure improvements. You will contribute through field surveys, data collection, analysis, and technical reporting with a focus on streams, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and sensitive habitats across the Pacific Northwest.

You Will:

• Support fieldwork for fish surveys and habitat assessments, including fish exclusion and salvage efforts
• Assist with wetland delineations and ordinary high water mark (OHWM) surveys
• Travel to field sites within the Puget Sound area and conduct fieldwork in varied weather and physical conditions (e.g., navigating heavy brush, working in water, and traversing uneven terrain)
• Collect, manage, and analyze environmental data
• Assist in the preparation of technical documents such as wetland delineation reports, critical area reports, biological assessments, and OHWM determinations
• Help develop natural resource permit applications
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet project goals and deadlines

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience conducting biological and/or wetland fieldwork in the Pacific Northwest
• Familiarity with local fish species, aquatic habitat, flora, fauna, and soils
• Strong technical writing skills for biological and permitting documentation
• Willingness and physical ability to conduct strenuous fieldwork in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on fish passage, stream restoration, or fish barrier removal projects
• WPIT certification or completion of a wetland/wildlife/ecological certificate program (University of Washington, Portland State University, or similar)
• Working knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• GPS and ArcGIS experience

Compensation Information: Hourly rate for this position is in the range of $28-30/hour.

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. We conduct an equity review for all positions. We value transparency in salary discussions and look forward to sharing more about our compensation structure and the benefits of being an employee-owner.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you'll share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will be eligible for participation in our Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) plans.

Exciting, Award-winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and, within project and schedule constraints, offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it's hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team and project schedules.

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, creed, national, social or ethnic origin, political viewpoint, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, protected veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other status or characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Parametrix does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristics.