Field Ecologist

Naturion Management Services LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Encouraged

Health and Dental Benefits

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Vision and Life Insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match

Raises and bonuses tied to achievement

Job summary

Naturion Management Services LLC is seeking a Field Ecologist to support ecological uplift and mitigation credit releases in the Georgia & South Carolina region. The role focuses on data collection, monitoring, and reporting to advance our conservation projects and regulatory compliance.

You will lead field activities, coordinate with agencies and sub-contractors, and contribute to project documentation. Travel and field duties require hiking rough terrain with equipment and operating company

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Agricultural Science, or comparable education/experience.
• Experience in environmental consulting field (wetland delineation, 404 permitting, mitigation bank prospectus and mitigation banking instrument development, aquatic resourcing functional assessment methods) is a bonus.
• Expertise in Project Management.
• Expertise in comprehensive native and invasive species vegetation surveys.
• Experience in stream and wetland delineation.
• Strong communicator and multi-tasker with ability to work on several projects.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge or experience with ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and hike rough terrain.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, ecological monitoring and reporting for conservation projects in the southeast.
• Documentation for mitigation bank projects and regulatory compliance.
• Lead agency meetings and manage sub-contractors; support project management team.
• Use ArcGIS mapping to support permit applications and document production.
• Support preparation of regulatory documents (permits, monitoring reports, endangered species reports).

Skills

Project Management

Native Species Surveys

Invasive Species Surveys

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Ecology Environmental Science Forestry Wildlife or Fisheries Management

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Field Ecologist Job Description About Us

Naturion is focused on the union of environmental sustainability and responsible human progress. Our mission is to empower people, restore natural resources, and enhance the world we live in. We value relationships and prioritize people in all that we do. With locations across the US, we're a growing company making waves in the industry.

About the Job

Naturion has an immediate opening for a Field Ecologist to join our team in our Georgia & South Carolina region. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more on the horizon and this position is essential in supporting the company’s growth and operational stability. The Field Ecologist is essential to ensuring ecological uplift and mitigation credit releases in our Georgia & South Carolina region .

What You Will Do & Expected Outcomes

The Field Ecologist plays a pivotal role in managing our conservation projects in the southeast region. Your primary responsibilities will be data collection, ecological monitoring and reporting, and documentation for proposed and existing mitigation bank projects. You’ll also lead agency meetings, mange sub-contractors, and support project management team members. The successful Field Ecologist will contribute in the following significant ways:

• Perform field data collection and analysis (i.e., vegetation, soil, groundwater, geomorphic survey, water quality, benthic macroinvertebrates) using the latest regulatory guidance and functional assessment methodologies.
• Calculate mitigation credit using approved methodologies within governing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts.
• Execute and assist with stream and wetland delineations.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory documents, including 404/401 permits, mitigation banking documents, monitoring reports, and endangered species reports.
• Provide construction oversight assistance.
• Utilize ArcGIS mapping to support permit applications and document production .

Ideal Candidates

• BA/BS degree; preferable in Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Agricultural Science, or comparable education/experience
• A professional background in the environmental consulting field (wetland delineation, 404 permitting, mitigation bank prospectus and mitigation banking instrument development, and aquatic resourcing functional assessment methods is a bonus.
• Expertise in Project Management
• Expertise in comprehensive native and invasive species vegetation surveys
• Experience in stream and wetland delineation.
• Should be a strong communicator and multi-tasker who can work on several projects simultaneously.
• Has strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge or experience with ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Can travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to operate company vehicles, including trailer towing.
• Ability to hike rough terrain with 25 lbs. of equipment in inclement weather.
• Environmental stewardship and building meaningful relationships are a must.

Perks to Look Forward To:

• Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate, intelligent, and fun colleagues who share our values.
• Enjoy PTO that we genuinely encourage you to take.
• Stay healthy with comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.
• Access voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance programs.
• Benefit from employer-sponsored Vision and Life insurance.
• Plan for the future with our SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match.
• Elevate your performance with raises and bonuses tied to your achievements.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Ready to bring your expertise to the forefront of ecological restoration? Join us at Naturion and be a part of something extraordinary. Learn more.

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