Senior Ecological Restoration Specialist

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

401(k)

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a senior ecological restoration specialist to join our environmental practice in Sacramento, California.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams on restoration and conservation projects across California, interfacing with clients and managing plans and technical documents to meet project goals. The role emphasizes winning new work, guiding field surveys, and delivering habitat restoration designs.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Biology, Fisheries, Forestry) or related field.
• 15 years of relevant ecological restoration experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Five years of experience identifying and winning new work, including capture planning.
• Experience designing and implementing habitat restoration projects and mitigation plans.
• Field experience in riverine, riparian, wetland, tidal marsh, or native grassland habitats.
• Knowledge of California laws and regulations governing natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preparation of ecological restoration conceptual plans, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead and manage preparation of habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, long-term adaptive management plans, and conservation plans.
• Lead and manage construction and implementation of ecological restoration projects (native plantings, seeding, erosion control, invasive species management, etc.).
• Serve as Project Director/Manager/Task Leader managing technical, financial, and client relationships.
• Translate complex natural systems data into accessible concepts and visuals for design communication.
• Oversee staff conducting surveys, literature reviews, resource mapping, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and other specialists to execute projects efficiently.
• Identify new leads, develop proposals and qualification statements, and maintain client relationships.
• Maintain high marketplace visibility through client contact, professional involvement, and presentations.
• Mentor staff and model leadership and GEI values in the region.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD Life Sciences

Job description

Your role at GEI.

GEI has an exciting opportunity for a senior-level ecological restoration specialist to join our close-knit and collaborative environmental practice in Sacramento, California. We are seeking someone who is passionate about ecological restoration, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is ready to contribute to projects that result in meaningful positive change. This role involves pursuing and executing challenging and meaningful ecological restoration and conservation projects throughout California, with an emphasis in the Central Valley, Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Bay Area, and Sierra Nevadas. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, the ideal candidate will serve an important role winning, leading, and managing projects; interfacing with existing and new clients to ensure their project needs are met; overseeing development of ecological restoration plans, natural resource management plans, and other technical documents; and working as part of our ecological restoration team to solve an array of water and environmental issues critical to California’s ecosystems. Projects will range from statewide conservation initiatives to regional ecological restoration planning to site-specific habitat restoration design and implementation. Get to know GEI’s Environmental Services better by visiting GEI’s website at https://ecoandenviro.geiconsultants.com/

• Lead and manage preparation of ecological restoration conceptual plans, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead and manage preparation of habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, long-term adaptive management plans, and conservation plans.
• Lead and manage construction and implementation of ecological restoration projects including but not limited to – native tree and shrub planting, seeding, erosion control measure installation, invasive species control, etc.
• Serve as Project Director, Project Manager, and/or Task Leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
• Translate technical data and knowledge of natural systems into easy-to-comprehend concepts and visual tools that help people understand design intent and a project’s purpose and goals.
• Oversee staff conducting plant/wildlife/habitat field surveys, biological literature research, mapping of biological resources, compliance with environmental regulations, and report writing.
• Oversee staff conducting habitat mapping and assessments and surveys for special-status species and other sensitive biological resources at numerous sites throughout northern California and the Central Valley.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects effectively and efficiently.
• Strategically identify new leads for ecological restoration and natural resource management work; plan, lead, manage, and prepare proposals and statements of qualification to obtain new work; participate in interviews; win competitive work; maintain strong client relationships to obtain sole source work; and participate in regional/office planning and initiatives to implement key growth initiatives, expand environmental services, and effectively serve existing and new clients.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, maintaining strong client relationships, participating in professional organizations, and making presentations at client and industry events.
• Mentor and develop staff and serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values within the region.

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI has an exciting opportunity for a senior-level ecological restoration specialist to join our close-knit and collaborative environmental practice in Sacramento, California. We are seeking someone who is passionate about ecological restoration, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is ready to contribute to projects that result in meaningful positive change. This role involves pursuing and executing challenging and meaningful ecological restoration and conservation projects throughout California, with an emphasis in the Central Valley, Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Bay Area, and Sierra Nevadas. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, the ideal candidate will serve an important role winning, leading, and managing projects; interfacing with existing and new clients to ensure their project needs are met; overseeing development of ecological restoration plans, natural resource management plans, and other technical documents; and working as part of our ecological restoration team to solve an array of water and environmental issues critical to California’s ecosystems. Projects will range from statewide conservation initiatives to regional ecological restoration planning to site-specific habitat restoration design and implementation. Get to know GEI’s Environmental Services better by visiting GEI’s website at https://ecoandenviro.geiconsultants.com/

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead and manage preparation of ecological restoration conceptual plans, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead and manage preparation of habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, long-term adaptive management plans, and conservation plans.
• Lead and manage construction and implementation of ecological restoration projects including but not limited to – native tree and shrub planting, seeding, erosion control measure installation, invasive species control, etc.
• Serve as Project Director, Project Manager, and/or Task Leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
• Translate technical data and knowledge of natural systems into easy-to-comprehend concepts and visual tools that help people understand design intent and a project’s purpose and goals.
• Oversee staff conducting plant/wildlife/habitat field surveys, biological literature research, mapping of biological resources, compliance with environmental regulations, and report writing.
• Oversee staff conducting habitat mapping and assessments and surveys for special-status species and other sensitive biological resources at numerous sites throughout northern California and the Central Valley.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects effectively and efficiently.
• Strategically identify new leads for ecological restoration and natural resource management work; plan, lead, manage, and prepare proposals and statements of qualification to obtain new work; participate in interviews; win competitive work; maintain strong client relationships to obtain sole source work; and participate in regional/office planning and initiatives to implement key growth initiatives, expand environmental services, and effectively serve existing and new clients.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, maintaining strong client relationships, participating in professional organizations, and making presentations at client and industry events.
• Mentor and develop staff and serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values within the region.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Biology, Fisheries, Forestry), Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering, or other natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• 15 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities for pursuing, managing, and executing ecological restoration, habitat mitigation, and natural resource management projects.
• Five years of experience identifying and winning new work, including capture planning and leading proposal teams, and preferably growing/building teams.
• Experience planning, designing, and implementing various types of habitat restoration projects including habitat mitigation, invasive species control, and river and stream channel restoration.
• Field experience working in one or more of the following: riverine/floodplain, riparian, wetland, tidal marsh, and native grassland/prairie habitats.
• Native plant identification skills and knowledge of California plant communities.
• Invasive species identification skills and knowledge of integrated vegetation management methods.
• Experience writing natural resource and land management plans, mitigation monitoring plans, and adaptive management plans.
• Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and policies that govern natural resources in California.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $130,000.00 – $170,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

X Sedentary Light Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting 6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Carrying objects 0-1 hour Push/pull X Twisting 0-1 hour Bending 0-1 hour Reaching forward 0-1 hour Reaching overhead 0-1 hour Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation 3-5 hours Pinching/fine motor skills 1-2 hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion 6-8 hours Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hour Talk or hear 6-8 hours Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X Far Vision X Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure Risks) Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.