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Wetland Scientist / Assistant Project Manager

Lensa
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Rincon Consultants, is seeking professionals in Oakland, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Wetland Scientist/Assistant Project Manager to support our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fieldwork, collaboration, and task management. You'll work on diverse projects across sectors such as utilities, energy, water, and transportation .

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The ideal candidate would be located within 50 miles of our Oakland, Monterey, or Sacramento offices.

Overview Of Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Prepare and oversee high-quality deliverables, including:
  • Biological Resource Assessments (BRA)
  • CEQA/NEPA biological sections
  • Jurisdictional delineations and permit applications
  • Conduct or manage fieldwork, such as wetland delineations, special-status species surveys, and CRAM assessments.
  • Support permitting strategies and regulatory compliance for complex, multi-agency projects, including adherence to the Clean Water Act, ESA, CESA, and Coastal Act.
  • Lead or support small- to moderate-size biological assessment and permitting projects.
  • Uphold QA/QC processes and ensure technical excellence across all work products.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure efficient project execution.

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in environmental consulting, with progressive responsibility across technical work and project management.

Demonstrated Experience With

  • Wetland delineations, CRAM, and habitat management
  • Botanical and/or wildlife species surveys
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client and agency interaction

Preferred Experience

  • Regulatory permitting and compliance
  • Biological resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA)

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $72,500–$104,000, plus a generous benefits program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here !

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $72,500 - $104,000

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