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WSP

On-Call Forest Ecologist Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

Serve as the primary on-call forestry and ecological resource specialist, providing technical ... hours, weekend, and holiday support when required. * Conduct rapid assessments and coordinate ...

Marin Water

Ecologist, Vegetation I/II

Corte Madera, CA · On-site

$8.6K - $12K/mo

This is an opportunity to put your ecological expertise to work in the field and on the ground -supporting vegetation management, habitat restoration, biological monitoring, invasive species ...

AECOM

Ecologist

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems specific to Florida and the southeastern United States. AECOM is proud to provide our ...

Audubon

Range Ecologist

Audubon, IA

$57K/yr

Range Ecologists are responsible for enrolling landowners into these working lands programs and ... Must be able to work occasional weekends or evenings. Some tasks will also require early morning ...

GHD Group

Ecologist

Houston, TX · On-site

Our US Central Environmental business is looking for a mid-level Ecologist to join their Natural Resources, Impact Assessment & Permitting team based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will join a ...

SLR Consulting

Principal Ecologist - Energy

Houston, TX · On-site

$160K/yr

Experience as a principal ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a focus on the energy sector including both oil & gas and power.Based in the Gulf Region, with flexible work options ...

GHD

Ecologist

Houston, TX · On-site

Our US Central Environmental business is looking for a mid-level Ecologist to join their Natural Resources, Impact Assessment & Permitting team based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will join a ...

Passarella and Associates, Inc

Ecologist

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

Passarella & Associates, Inc. is searching for a career-seeking, entry-level ecologist for our Fort Myers, Florida office. The Applicant must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in the natural ...

AECOM

Ecologist

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems specific to Florida and the southeastern United States. AECOM is proud to provide our ...

AECOM

Ecologist

Tampa, FL · On-site

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems specific to Florida and the southeastern United States. AECOM is proud to provide our ...

Lynker Corporation

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Lynker Corporation is seeking a Quantitative Ecologist to support NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD). This proposed role will support ...

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Ecologist III - Field

Plymouth, MI • On-site

Metro Consulting Associates LLC
Civil Engineering Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Ecologist III is a senior-level, field-focused Wetland Ecologist responsible for conducting advanced ecological field investigations and supporting regulatory compliance efforts for complex environmental projects. This position spends the majority of time performing hands-on field work, including wetland delineations, ecological surveys, monitoring, and compliance inspections, with supporting office-based responsibilities related to data analysis, reporting, permitting, and coordination.
The Ecologist III serves as a technical resource to project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies and plays a key role on highly technical projects involving multiple layers of regulatory review and approval.
Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Field Responsibilities (Approximately 75-80%)
  • Team lead in charge of completing wetland/waters assessments and delineations according to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineations Manual and applicable regional supplements.
  • Perform wetland inventories, functional assessments, and wetland monitoring.
  • Conduct ecological surveys, such as vegetation assessments, rare species habitat assessments, stream assessments, tree surveys, and environmental compliance.
  • Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys and related best management practices (BMP) and/or compliance activities.
  • Perform construction and compliance monitoring including field inspections and documentation.
  • Collect, record, and maintain accurate field notes, GPS data, maps, photographs, and logs.
  • Evaluate natural resources and identify potential environmental constraints or compliance issues in the field.
  • Travel regularly to project sites and work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
  • Support and mentor junior field staff during field investigations and monitoring activities.

Secondary Office / Technical Support Responsibilities (Approximately 20-25%)
  • Prepare and/or review technical reports, including wetland/waters delineations, stream assessments, ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and monitoring reports.
  • Assist with preparation of wetland restoration plans.
  • Prepare Biological Assessments and develop avoidance, minimization, or mitigation strategies for sensitive species and regulated habitats.
  • Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies regarding technical findings and permitting requirements.
  • Provide technical input to support permitting and regulatory compliance under USACE, and different Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (EGLE) state regulations.
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of data tables, figures, maps, and documentation related to ecological work.
  • Support project profitability through coordination with Project Managers and efficient task execution.
  • Provide input to improve ecological quality control processes and identify training or resource needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field and/or equivalent experience
  • Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or seasoned wetland delineator.
  • Have received formal wetland delineation training (certificate of completion required).
  • Proven leadership skills, and experience as a team leader.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of applicable experience, with a minimum 3-5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations.
  • Strong working knowledge of the USACE wetland 1987 delineation methodology, and the applicable regional supplements, including atypical situations.
  • Experienced with native and invasive plant identification within Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.
  • Knowledge of federal (Section 404 and 401 Permitting) and state (Michigan and Indiana) wetland regulations and permitting.
  • Experienced with the taxonomically identification of flora and fauna common to the Midwest, specifically to Michigan.
  • Familiar with federal and state threatened and endangered species regulations.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple on-going projects at one time.
  • Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities.
  • Resourceful, action-oriented, with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and the corporate office
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience with GPS units and related software (ESRI, Pathfinder Office, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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