Wetlands Specialist Senior - FEMA PA

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 19 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL’s reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States.   
 

We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5 - year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) in the West zones (e.g., Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri). Through CCPRS, SOL Engineering Services, LLC is looking for you to provide technical support assistant for FEMA disaster related operations throughout the U.S. FEMA uses the PA TAC nationally to obtain the following labor categories: Environment/General Planners, Engineers (all disciplines), Construction Managers/Inspectors/Estimators, Project Managers, Financial Analysts, as well as other related professional services to assist state, local, municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance Funding for the repair of their infrastructure and facilities damage by natural disasters. 

SOL Engineering Services, LLC a highly skilled and experienced Senior Wetlands Specialist to join our team at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in support of the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wetlands management, ecology, or related fields, with significant experience in assessing, protecting, and restoring wetlands impacted by disasters. The role will primarily focus on providing expert guidance and support to FEMA's PA Program, specifically in addressing wetland-related concerns in the aftermath of disasters.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Assistance (PA) Experience is in high demand for deployment considerations and is required by FEMA. Experience must be 1 or more years of deployment regional, state or local level.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

•  Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in a related field and professional registration or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in a related field.

• Must be a certified Professional Wetlands Scientist (PWS).

•  Conduct comprehensive assessments of wetland areas impacted by disasters to evaluate the extent of damage, loss, and degradation. Identify potential threats, stressors, and vulnerabilities affecting wetland ecosystems and functions.

•  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and permits related to wetland protection, mitigation, and restoration. Provide technical guidance and support to FEMA staff, applicants, and contractors on regulatory requirements and compliance issues.

• Develop and implement strategies for restoring and enhancing wetland ecosystems in disaster-affected areas. Recommend appropriate restoration techniques, habitat enhancements, and mitigation measures to offset wetland impacts.

• Knowledge of federal wetland regulations and guidelines, including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Wetlands Regulations (Section 404).

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a FBI background check.

• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

 • Must have a current valid driver's license.

• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.

• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines. 

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.

• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

• Computer Proficiency–in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly.

 Ideal Candidate will also have:

• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.

• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.

• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.

We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and paid time off. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.  

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer