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Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) · 1 hour ago

Senior Restoration Ecologist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. They are seeking a qualified Senior Ecologist to provide leadership and help grow their Biodiversity Enhancement and Ecosystem Services (BEES) program, focusing on restoration ecology and biodiversity initiatives.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering

Hiring Manager

Chance Rathburn Burbage

Responsibilities

Project Management: Identify strategic opportunities, develop proposals and project budgets, oversee project execution, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and agency staff for projects with an emphasis on ecological restoration planning and monitoring, and/or ecosystem health assessments informing biodiversity net positive initiatives

Field Surveys: Plan and conduct/lead ecological restoration-related fieldwork, including baseline and post-construction site assessments, natural vegetation community mapping and characterizations, quantitative and qualitative vegetation studies, and ecological/botanical surveys

Project Planning: Work directly with WEST clients and agency personnel in the energy industry to identify and develop practical and ecologically minded site restoration specifications, seed mixes, biodiversity enhancements, monitoring protocols, and vegetation management plans for use during a project’s planning, construction, and operations phases

Vegetation Monitoring: Lead plot-based long-term vegetation data collection for analysis and reporting

Lead site evaluations and provide results and recommendations for adaptive vegetation management to clients

Lead audits/inspections, troubleshooting, and reports of site preparation and seeding success criteria during construction and post-construction

Conferences: Attend and participate, especially through speaking and presentations, in industry and subject matter conferences

Potentially assist the broader WEST services group with desktop- and field-based habitat (biological and water resources) site assessments, wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, and/or wildlife surveys (based on interest and qualifications)

Help maintain WEST’s position as thought leaders in the environmental consulting market

Qualification

Restoration ecologyBiodiversity initiativesVegetation managementEcological studiesField-based ecological skillsEcological restoration standardsEducational workshopsTeam managementData analysisWriting skillsTime managementProject managementCritical thinkingProblem solving

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in botany, restoration ecology, natural resources, environmental science, biological science, ecology, or equivalent and related field experience equivalent to a certified ecological restoration practitioner (CERP; Society for Ecological Restoration)

Previous consulting or vegetation management experience (15+ years), practicing applied restoration ecology, including developing restoration plans and adaptive management strategies, and conducting botanical-related surveys such as vegetation sampling and/or monitoring, plant community association/mapping, or rare plant surveys

Demonstrated experience building a team of ecological professionals working on fast-paced projects in the western US

Strong writing skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and accurately report scientific methods and results of field studies

Track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, and project stakeholders

Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines

Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive feedback from colleagues and supervisors

Critical thinking, problem solving, and applying science to practice

Ability to maintain flexible work hours and adhere to company policies

A valid driver's license will be required

Preferred

Experience working in the energy or mining industries with an emphasis on vegetation management planning and ecosystem services

Data analysis experience

Company

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)

WEST provides environmental and statistical consulting services and contract research nationally and internationally to industry, government, and private organizations.

Founded in 1990

Calgary, Alberta, CAN

201-500 employees