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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 weeks ago

Project Level Habitat Restoration Ecologist

Orange County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm providing a full spectrum of environmental services. They are seeking a Project Level Habitat Restoration Ecologist to support habitat restoration projects, collaborate with a multi-discipline team, and engage with clients and industry groups.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

While working in a multi-discipline team, you will be collaborating with botanists, wildlife biologists, soil scientists, geomorphologists, landscape architects, hydrologists, restoration engineers, cultural resource experts, and planners

Support proposals, cost estimate preparation, and overall client engagement in order to grow our business

Engage with external local and regional groups to track industry trends in policy, implementation best practices and adjacent services such as sustainability, fire planning and management and climate driven services

Provide support to habitat restoration projects including participating in feasibility assessments, conceptual and detailed design, restoration construction oversight, maintenance and performance monitoring, reporting, visual presentations, and overall project management with support from Senior staff

Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards

You will have a passion for restoration ecology, the capacity to learn, the desire to challenge yourself by trying new hings, and communicate with team members and clients (verbal and writing)

Have a passion to lead efforts in client support, proposal preparation and business development

Be an active member in the ongoing development of SWCA's Restoration Practice Group

Qualification

Restoration ecologyHabitat restorationEnvironmental consultingCalifornia ecosystemsRegulatory knowledgeProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on habitat restoration

Bachelor of Science in restoration ecology, biology, botany, landscape architecture, environmental science, or related field

Proven ability to supervise junior staff

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills as well as ability to multi-task

Understanding and familiarity with the variety of regulations applicable to restoration as well as the documentation/permit process

Direct experience with standard restoration and re-vegetation techniques and experience overseeing implementation including hydroseeding, seeding, container planting, and staking

Ability to identify and monitor non-native species and provide guidance on adaptive management and weeding techniques and timing

Knowledge of southern California ecosystems including coastal and inland and direct project experience restoring habitats in the region

Experience with restoration project monitoring design

Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data that meets the highest standards using the latest protocols and tools

Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

Masters of Science a plus

Experience with biostatistics, experimental design, and survey techniques a plus

Experience and knowledge with wildlife and/or botanical surveys and biotechnical reporting a plus

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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