Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking an immediate position for a full-time, experienced Wetland Scientist to join our growing Natural Resource team. This is a full-time, hourly position working closely with company Project Managers and junior Natural Resource staff. This position would report to our Tualatin, Oregon office.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in wetland/wildlife ecology, environmental science/biology, botany, soils, or similar related science.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience conducting wetland delineation fieldwork in Oregon and/or Washington.
- Experience conducting wetland delineations using the Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region or Arid West USACE Regional Supplements.
- Experience preparing Wetland Delineation Reports in accordance with DSL standards.
- Experience preparing Joint Permit Applications meeting DSL removal-fill law and USACE Section 404 Clean Water Act requirements.
- Experience with SFAM and ORWAP.
- Pacific Northwest plant identification skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently, to manage multiple priorities, and to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to take personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Conduct wetland delineations, ordinary high-water delineations, and stream flow duration assessments; riparian habitat assessments; plant and wildlife surveys; and other similar natural resource related fieldwork throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
- Prepare Wetland Delineation Reports meeting state standards.
- Conduct wetland and stream function and value assessments.
- Prepare Joint Permit Applications and associated compensatory mitigation plans.
Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow projects from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
Benefits
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401(k) matching, and additional benefits and special perks, including:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
- Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, and all staff and team events.
- Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
- Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.
Visit our website for more information on the work we do and all that AKS offers.
AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.
Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.
What We Do
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work.
We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!
