SWCA Environmental Consultants · 7 hours ago
Assistant Staff Restoration Ecologist
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.63/hr - $27.81/hr
1+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. The Assistant Staff Restoration Ecologist will conduct botanical and biological surveys in rural areas and on construction sites, ensuring high-quality project work and safety compliance.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Conduct botanical and other biological surveys
Conduct surveys for various botanical resources including botanical resource surveys, noxious and invasive weed surveys, succulent surveys, vegetation community / habitat verification surveys, pollinator host-plant surveys
Conduct other biological field studies as needed
Observe and oversee effective treatment of soil and botanical resources on construction sites through site preparation, active construction, and post-construction restoration
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms
Photograph and record appropriate habitat, species, and landforms
Enter and proof data collected during field work
Project work may include renewable generation projects (wind, solar, geothermal), electrical transmission, oil and gas development, transmission/pipelines, transportation, mining, and Federal clients
Coordinate and communicate with project managers, environmental inspectors, construction staff and other SWCA staff as necessary
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Operate SWCA vehicles
Drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle, all-terrain vehicle/utility task vehicle (ATV/UTV)on rugged, backcountry roads
Work both independently and as a member of a team
Take initiative, resolve problems, and communicate with team members to ensure tasks are completed in the most effective manner
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
For assistant staff restoration ecologists: Supervise a small crew while conducting cultural fieldwork. This includes: Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery; Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and are being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely; Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers; Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and Monitoring team productivity and providing timely performance feedback, including deciding when disciplinary action is necessary and delivering discipline
Qualification
Required
Educational and experienced background in botany, biology, ecology, or a related field
Up to 1 year of ecological restoration experience
Ability to identify or key plant species of Nevada
Ability to record detailed field notes
Ability to use digital tablet for GPS navigation and recording of field data required
Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather conditions, walk up to 10 miles per day, often in rugged terrain, and carry equipment and/or supplies, weighing up to 40 pounds required
Valid driver's license and the ability to drive or learn to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads required
Ability to travel to often remote project sites
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols
Ability to take initiative, resolve problems, and ensure tasks are completed in the most effective manner
Ability to work as member of a team and individually to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective manner
Preferred
A.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field preferred but not required
Coursework in botany and/or field ecology strongly preferred
Typically, up to 1 year of field-based survey experience preferred
Benefits
Hotel rooms, a field truck, per diem, and other supplies will be provided during field work deployments.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.
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Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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