Project Level Habitat Restoration Ecologist

Description

• 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.
• Be an active member in the ongoing development of SWCA's Restoration Practice Group.
• 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.
• Support proposals, cost estimate preparation, and overall client engagement in order to grow our business.
• Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge with wildlife and/or botanical surveys and biotechnical reporting a plus.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to identify and monitor non-native species and provide guidance on adaptive management and weeding techniques and timing.
• Have a passion to lead efforts in client support, proposal preparation and business development.
• 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.
• Experience with restoration project monitoring design.
• 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)
• Bachelor of Science in restoration ecology, biology, botany, landscape architecture, environmental science, or related field. Masters of Science a plus.
• Knowledge of southern California ecosystems including coastal and inland and direct project experience restoring habitats in the region.
• Project Restoration Ecologist - Typically with up to seven (7) years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on habitat restoration.
• 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.
• Assistant Project Restoration Ecologist - Typically with up to three (3) years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Direct experience with standard restoration and re-vegetation techniques and experience overseeing implementation including hydroseeding, seeding, container planting, and staking.
• Associate Project Restoration Ecologist - Typically with up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance