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Arcadis

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$81K - $97.20K/yr

Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to serve as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services (OES) Ecology Support Services staff with shared remote working and fieldwork ...

Arcadis

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$81K - $97.20K/yr

Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to serve as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services (OES) Ecology Support Services staff with shared remote working and fieldwork ...

Arcadis

Ecologist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Arcadis is seeking a junior-level Biologist/Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in primarily serving northern California and southern Oregon. The successful ...

Arcadis

Ecologist

Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

Arcadis is seeking a junior-level Biologist/Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in primarily serving northern California and southern Oregon. The successful ...

Ecotone

Project Ecologist I

Cockeysville, MD

$90K - $115K/yr

Project Ecologist I Division/Team: Water Resources Supervisor: Water Resources Manager Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 About Us Ecotone's mission is simple and powerful: we work with nature and people ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Performance of ecological studies, including conducting field surveys, producing reports, and completing QA/QC * Assistance with proposals * All aspects of wetlands assessment work including baseline ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

ABOUT THE POSITION VHB is looking for an experienced ecologist to support our Atlanta office in our growing transportation-focused practice. Our dynamic team practices across a range of natural ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Performance of ecological studies, including conducting field surveys, producing reports, and completing QA/QC * Assistance with proposals * All aspects of wetlands assessment work including baseline ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Performance of ecological studies, including conducting field surveys, producing reports, and completing QA/QC * Assistance with proposals * All aspects of wetlands assessment work including baseline ...

Verdantas

Staff Ecologist III

Fresno, CA · On-site

$37/hr

We are seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our growing team in Fresno, CA. In this role, you will assist clients through all project phases, from conception and planning to implementation and ...

Verdantas

Staff Ecologist III

Fresno, CA · On-site +1

$37/hr

We are seekinga Staff Ecologist III to join our growing teamin Fresno, CA. In this role, you will assist clients through all project phases, from conception and planning to implementation and ...

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Ecologist III

Ecologist III

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

Chicago, IL

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

RES is accepting applications for an Ecologist with 5+ years of experience for our Chicago, IL or Southern Wisconsin offices. The Ecologist will need knowledge and experience in a wide range of ecological disciplines such as botany, soils, wetlands and water, wildlife biology, and restoration, as well as the regulatory environment of mitigation projects.  This position will support our clients and operations teams with knowledgeable ecological consulting and high-quality project delivery across a variety of ecosystem restoration and mitigation projects.

Why You'll Love This Job

 You will be planning, performing, and sometimes supervising field assessments, including

  • Wetland delineations
  • Stream assessments
  • Vegetation monitoring
  • Feasibility assessments of potential restoration projects
  • Endangered species and habitat surveys
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
  • Prepare ecological studies and scientific reports, restoration plans, natural resources assessments and management plans and designs for projects.
  • Perform ecological field assessments throughout the Midwest, such as vegetation monitoring, wetland delineations, and species and/or habitat surveys.
  • Understand state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes related to mitigation, specifically CWA Sections 404 and 401 and threatened and endangered species laws.
  • Participate in company-wide business development activities which may include preparing proposals for new work.
  • Develop new opportunities for the local office and others within the company by connecting with new and existing clients.
  • Establish and promote excellent working relationships with clients and customers, regulatory agencies, and conservation groups.
  • Manage ecological project tasks, company personnel, equipment, and other resources.
  • Coordinate, advise, and collaborate with others in the field, including company personnel, site managers, planners, members of the public, and others as needed or directed.
  • Participate in creative problem solving for projects and improve processes for data gathering, assessments, analysis, reporting, team coordination, and project management.
  • Maintain accurate records of time and expenses in the company's information management system, prepare accurate and timely invoices, adhere to company SOPs, and perform other administrative requirements as required.

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in ecology or related field, such as wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, and 5+ years of experience in ecological profession 
  • Advanced knowledge of local and regional flora, fauna, and ecological systems. Demonstrated ecological identification skills, including plants, animals, ecological communities, wetlands, soils, and others as necessary.
  • Experience with GPS units, ArcGIS, and/or other ESRI field data collection software.
  • Thorough understanding of restoration ecology theory, principles and practices and ability to apply to projects.
  • Experience with state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes, specifically, CWA Sections 404/401 and state and federal endangered species programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform professional ecological work, such as independent studies, complex data analyses, and development of restoration plans and ecological site
  • Experience with wetland delineations

What will make you stand out:

  • Master's Degree in ecology or related field, such as wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, and 3-5 years of professional experience (preferred) 
  • Professional certifications such as PWS, CWB, CERP, PG, or regional survey licenses (e.g., EPSC, hydrologic professionals).
  • Demonstrated involvement in professional associations - especially in leadership roles or through contributions to publications or presentations.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff or training field teams on technical methods.

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