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Ecologist II

Employer
RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 1, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Restoration
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Overview Are you interested in a career that truly makes an impact? Do you want your job to help make nature and communities better with each project you touch? At RES, we believe that human progress and the restoration of nature's resources can go hand in hand. Our belief made us what we are today - the nation's leading ecological restoration company, with over 300 stream miles restored and conserved, 20,000,000 trees planted, and 15,000 acres of special-status species habitat established. We restore our land and waters with integrity and innovation, one community at a time. Do you want to be part of a team whose talent and dedication are unmatched in the industry? RES is seeking a mid-level biologist/ecologist in their Louisville or Frankfort, Kentucky office to join their wetland and ecological assessment team. Responsibilities This position requires two to five years of experience with wetland/stream delineation and permitting, habitat surveys, or related field assessment and reporting skills. Candidate must possess good field assessment, data management, technical writing, and oral communication skills, as well as being well versed in computer applications. Qualifications Qualifications: * BS in an environmental science field such as, but not limited to, ecology, wetland science, aquatic biology, botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, soils, hydrology, etc * 2 to 5 years experience in the ecological profession * Experience performing wetland delineations, endangered species, and habitat surveys, and stream determinations * Experience managing field data and preparing related summary reports and permit documents * Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and/or Powerpoint) * Ability to work both independently and direct project teams * Ability to work long hours outside * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Willingness to travel several days consecutively per month out of town * Flexible working style to manage unexpected schedule and task changes * Positive attitude and team-centered approach to problem-solving Preferred Qualifications: * MS in an applicable environmental science field * Strong working knowledge of plant identification and vegetation surveys * Experience with GPS and/or various survey equipment * Experience with GIS and/or CAD * Certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist or permits for endangered species collection * Experience working with federal and state resource and regulatory agency personnel and various permitting processes VEVRAA Federal Contractor RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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