Resource Environmental Solutions LLC · 2 months ago
Ecologist III
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expRES is a company focused on restoration and sustainability, seeking passionate individuals to make a lasting environmental impact. The Ecologist III will conduct ecological assessments, prepare scientific reports, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while collaborating with clients and project teams.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in ecology or related field, such as wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, and 5-7 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
Preferred
Master's Degree in ecology or related field, such as wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, and 3-5 years of professional experience
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
Company
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
As the nation’s largest nature-based solutions company, RES (Resource Environmental Solutions) is restoring a resilient earth for a modern world, project by project.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Onex
2022-02-07Private Equity
2016-06-27Private Equity
Leadership Team
Lorne Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
Don Seaborn
Chief Growth Officer
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