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DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio, has openings for experienced environmental consulting professionals. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company, which was first formed in 1880, has over 9,000 employees throughout the United States and Canada and is one of the top twenty largest employee-owned companies in the United States. As a member of the Davey Tree family of companies, Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

Selected candidate will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group project developers, biologists, and project managers. The position involves a variety of work including water resources delineation, Section 401/404 permitting, stream/wetland restoration design and construction, technical report writing, and management of a variety of projects that include environmental planning, permitting, monitoring, construction, and management. The primary focus of this position is to not only provide senior level project management and expertise, but also perform a key role in the development of new projects, including preparation of proposals, grant writing, networking and identifying new client relationships and project opportunities. This may include attending conferences/workshops and public speaking. Job responsibilities include:

• Assist with the expansion of ecological consulting services in Michigan’s lower peninsula. 

• Drive the sales process, generate project opportunities, prepare bids and proposals, and perform administrative duties, as needed.

• Provide senior level technical expertise to clients and team.

• Provide routine management of multiple projects at one time, preparing/reviewing/implementing work and construction plans, invoicing and labor tracking, performing final QA/QC of work performed, and supervision of subcontractors as merited;

• Ensure clear and effective communication with clients and co-workers, including preparation of written technical reports

Potential candidates must be a college graduate with a minimum of a four-year degree in biology, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields. At least eight years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work and habitat restoration consulting is desired. Valuable professional credentials include PWS, ESA Certified Ecologist, and/or CPESC. Candidate should have working experience in the state of Michigan and be proficient with state laws and regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with stream/wetlands restoration design work, including modeling and plan development; have experience performing construction oversight of restoration projects; be capable of managing large projects with multiple subcontractors; and maintain an existing network of clients and contacts within the ecological consulting industry in Michigan. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. 

Full-time position.  Compensation based on qualifications and experience.  DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes the option to buy company stock after one year.  Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Davey is Employee Owned.

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen: Employment with Davey Resource Group is contingent upon the successful completion of a 5 panel pre-employment drug screen, screening for all federally regulated drugs including marijuana, where permitted by applicable law.

Vehicle Monitoring Notice: Company vehicles are equipped with telematics technology, which utilizes GPS tracking and driver event monitoring (such as speeding, harsh braking, and other safety-related driving events). Vehicle event activity may be monitored for safety, compliance, and operational purposes only.