Senior Ecologist: Wetlands & Field Assessments

Verdantas; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team across the Midwest (Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, or another regional office). You will support infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects through wetland delineations, stream assessments, and environmental permit work, coordinating with USACE and other agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors in Environmental Science or related field, 5+ years of wetland/stream experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies or related field.
• 5+ years of wetland delineation and stream assessment experience preferred, with Ohio and nearby states.
• Experience with USACE wetland data forms and field data collection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations and stream assessments per USACE guidance.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental permit applications (USACE Sections 401/404, etc.).
• Coordinate with agencies (USACE, USFWS, OEPA, ODNR).
• Lead field teams; manage logistics and safety during fieldwork.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Stream assessments

GPS field data collection

Technical writing

Leadership of field teams

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science / Ecology / Biology / Environmental Studies

Tools

USACE forms (ORAM, QHEI, HHEI)

ArcGIS Online / Collector

Microsoft Office

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team across the Midwest (Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, or another regional office). You will support infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects through wetland delineations, stream assessments, and environmental permit work, coordinating with USACE and other agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors in Environmental Science or related field, 5+ years of wetland/stream experience, strong