Senior Ecologist – Wetlands & Field Lead

Verdantas LLC; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team in Ohio. You will lead wetland delineations and stream assessments across regional offices, coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to deliver data-driven environmental solutions.

You bring 5+ years in wetland delineations, strong technical writing, and GPS data collection expertise. This role requires field flexibility and a commitment to safety and quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio.
• Experience with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM, QHEI, and HHEI forms.
• Knowledge of Midwest plant identification.
• Experience with GPS-based field data collection.
• Strong technical writing, organization, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to lead field teams and work independently.
• Willingness to work extended field hours, including two or more weeks per month during peak field seasons.
• Commitment to safety, ethical conduct, and high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead wetland delineations and stream assessments per USACE guidance.
• Use GPS and field data tools to map habitats and sensitive resources.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics, equipment, mapping, and Safe Work Plans.
• Analyze field data and prepare technical reports.
• Support coordination with USACE, USFWS, OEPA, ODNR, and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports and environmental permit applications, including USACE Sections 401, 404, and 10, state wetland and stream permits, and NPDES compliance.
• Perform physically demanding fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Skills

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Collector

GPS-based data collection

USACE data forms (ORAM/QHEI/HHEI)

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team in Ohio. You will lead wetland delineations and stream assessments across regional offices, coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to deliver data-driven environmental solutions.

You bring 5+ years in wetland delineations, strong technical writing, and GPS data collection expertise. This role requires field flexibility and a commitment to safety and quality work.