Top 6 Environmental specialist Jobs in Buncombe County Nc

Fisheries/Hydrologist Specialist
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- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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- 5 years
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Fisheries/Hydrologist Specialist

Chloeta -
Asheville, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Environmental surveys
Content creation for technical audiences
Field studies
Hydrological water quality analysis
Outdoor work experience
Environmental planning projects
Technical report writing
Watershed hydrology
Environmental data interpretation
Bachelor's degree
Environmental data analysis
Clean Water Act
Field data collection
Endangered Species Act
Pollution regulations

Full Job Description

Asheville, North Carolina

IDj-16020

Job TypeFull Time

Remote TypeHybrid

Job Summary

The Fisheries/Hydrologist Specialist provides advanced technical expertise in aquatic resource management, supporting fisheries and watershed restoration, monitoring, and planning efforts. This role leads complex analyses, develops management strategies, and supports environmental compliance for a federal agency.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: Full time

Duty Station: Ashville, NC (Hybrid, 2 days minimum onsite)

Travel: Travel up to 75% (Travel required throughout the National Forests in North Carolina)

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 6 months, with the possibility of extension pending contract options.

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and implement plans for fisheries and water resource management, including streams, lakes, and wetlands

Conduct and lead aquatic resource surveys, data collection, and analysis

Evaluate watershed restoration and fisheries improvement projects for effectiveness

Provide technical recommendations for habitat management, restoration, and protection

Lead hydrologic studies, including water quality and stream flow analysis

Analyze and interpret environmental data to support management decisions

Prepare technical reports, monitoring summaries, and scientific documentation

Support NEPA, ESA, and CWA compliance, including specialist reports and analysis

Participate on interdisciplinary teams evaluating environmental impacts and project alternatives

Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, partners, and stakeholders

Support development of restoration projects, monitoring programs, and funding opportunities

Represent the Forest Service in meetings, partnerships, and coordination efforts

Provide input on watershed and fisheries management plans and strategies

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

Required: Strong knowledge of fisheries biology, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystem management

Required: Ability to conduct and lead field surveys, data analysis, and technical evaluations

Required: Knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations (NEPA, ESA, CWA)

Required: Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred: Experience leading fisheries or watershed restoration projects

Preferred: Experience preparing NEPA/ESA documentation and specialist reports

Preferred: Familiarity with Southern Appalachian aquatic ecosystems

Preferred: Experience with GIS tools and spatial/environmental data analysis

Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Management, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or related field

Required: Minimum 4 years of experience in fisheries, hydrology, or related field

Required: Experience conducting field surveys, data analysis, and restoration planning

Preferred: Master’s degree in related field

Preferred: Experience with federal land management or restoration programs

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in field environments, including navigating uneven terrain and waterways for extended periods (up to 8 hours/day)

Ability to stand, walk, and perform fieldwork in remote and rugged conditions

Ability to work in extreme weather, noise, dust, and outdoor hazards

Ability to travel frequently to project sites

Could be moderate lifting (~25–40 lbs) typical for field equipment

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MDLIVE

Benefit Hub

Paid Annual Leave/PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Basic Life

Voluntary Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.

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