Staff Ecologist: Field Research & Permitting (Ohio)

Verdantas LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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 LLC in Ohio is seeking a Staff Ecologist to join our Environmental team. This early-career role offers hands-on ecological fieldwork, natural resource assessments, and environmental permitting experience across multiple Ohio offices.

You will work with seasoned scientists and engineers on multidisciplinary projects, gaining exposure to field data collection, report writing, and regulatory processes, while traveling across Ohio during peak field seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant field experience (internships, co-ops, or professional work).
• Familiarity with wetland delineation, ecological fieldwork and plant/stream identification.
• Interest in USACE wetland methodologies and environmental permitting.
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, or mobile field data collection tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat evaluations, and other field studies.
• Identify wetlands, streams, vegetation, and sensitive resources.
• Collect and document field data using GPS and GIS-based apps.
• Assist with USACE data forms and related assessments (ORAM, QHEI, HHEI).
• Support preparation of technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications.
• Assist with environmental permitting with USACE, OEPA, ODNR, USFWS, and others.
• Collaborate with experienced ecologists, scientists, engineers, and project managers.
• Perform fieldwork across Ohio with occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Survey123

ORAM / QHEI / HHEI knowledge

Job description

Verdantas LLC in Ohio is seeking a Staff Ecologist to join our Environmental team. This early-career role offers hands-on ecological fieldwork, natural resource assessments, and environmental permitting experience across multiple Ohio offices.

You will work with seasoned scientists and engineers on multidisciplinary projects, gaining exposure to field data collection, report writing, and regulatory processes, while traveling across Ohio during peak field seasons.