Field Ecologist II-III: Restoration & Field Research Lead

V3 Companies, Ltd.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account with V3 funding

Retirement plan with up to 6% company?

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer paid time off

Job summary

V3 is seeking an experienced Field Ecologist to join our Ecological Restoration team in our West Chicago office. The role involves studying ecosystems, habitats, and environmental processes to support conservation and land management. A minimum of 5 years in the field is preferred, and a CDL is ideal.

We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities across civil engineering, environmental planning and landscape services. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in environmental discipline.
• 5 years of relevant field experience preferred.
• Licensed herbicide applicator or ability to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management.
• Application of herbicide (hand wicking, backpack spraying, etc.).
• Perform general field labor and manual weed removal by hand, mowing, weed whipping.
• Installation of native plant plugs and erosion control.
• Conduct brush clearing, tree cutting and general chainsaw work.
• Participate in prescribed burning.
• Coordinate with construction foreman, project managers and ecologists.
• Assist with other duties as assigned or requested.
• Facilitate site assessments, field monitoring, and reporting.
• Project administration (define and input work orders, daily logs, and contract administration).

Skills

Field ecology

Physical stamina

Verbal communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in environmental discipline

Tools

Chainsaw

Herbicide application tools

Job description

V3 is seeking an experienced Field Ecologist to join our Ecological Restoration team in our West Chicago office. The role involves studying ecosystems, habitats, and environmental processes to support conservation and land management. A minimum of 5 years in the field is preferred, and a CDL is ideal.

We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities across civil engineering, environmental planning and landscape services. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and benefits.