Field Stewardship Ecologist: Restoration & GIS

State of Tennessee; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation seeks a Stewardship Ecologist to lead land management and ecological restoration efforts across natural areas from the Mississippi River to the Highland Rim. This hands-on role emphasizes fieldwork, planning, and collaborative project delivery.

You will manage burn prescriptions, invasive species control, and monitoring, while using ESRI GIS tools and coordinating public outreach.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field and five years of professional environmental work.
• An acceptable environmental/physical/life science degree will be considered based on assignment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications for land management activities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land management and ecological restoration activities at natural areas.
• Write and implement habitat management and pest control plans.
• Conduct species monitoring and field assessments in challenging terrain.
• Coordinate public outreach related to natural areas preservation.
• Utilize GIS software for mapping and data analysis.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Judgement and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Science

Active Learning and Listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation seeks a Stewardship Ecologist to lead land management and ecological restoration efforts across natural areas from the Mississippi River to the Highland Rim. This hands-on role emphasizes fieldwork, planning, and collaborative project delivery.

You will manage burn prescriptions, invasive species control, and monitoring, while using ESRI GIS tools and coordinating public outreach.