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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 17 hours ago

Project Level Restoration Ecologist

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$27.04/hr - $38.88/hr

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 Restoration Ecologist to support ecological restoration projects, focusing on feasibility assessments, design, oversight, and project management in southern Nevada.

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

Engage with external local and regional groups to track industry trends in policy, implementation best practices and adjacent services

Provide support to ecological 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

Demonstrate a passion for restoration ecology, the capacity to learn, the desire to challenge yourself by trying new things, 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

Oversee work and lead crews in the field; not limited to coordinating trainings, land access, daily oversight, and problem solving in the field

Fieldwork will require up to 10-hour field days, and weekends working remotely

Identify fauna within the SW region

Qualification

Restoration ecologyEnvironmental consultingHabitat restorationField data analysisProject monitoring designBotanical surveysAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingEcosystemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

At least three (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 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

Experience with restoration project monitoring design

Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data that meets the highest standards using the latest protocols and tools. Experience with biostatistics, experimental design, and survey techniques a plus

Preferred

Masters of Science degree in related biological, landscape architectural, or environmental science field

At least five (5) years of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on habitat restoration

Project experience restoring habitats in the SW region

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

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Forward-thinking workplace flexibility

Outstanding corporate culture

Award-winning career development

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

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SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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