Job Description
The Lead Environmental Scientist Ecology at RES is responsible for overseeing ecological restoration projects, monitoring conservation sites, and providing scientific expertise in habitat management and regulatory compliance, primarily in California. The role involves field leadership, data analysis, report writing, and collaboration with stakeholders to support environmental protection and restoration efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ecological restoration projects through scientific expertise, field leadership, and mentoring.
- Oversee monitoring and maintenance of conservation and mitigation banks, including species-specific requirements.
- Lead and train field teams in sampling protocols, safety procedures, and data collection.
- Operate and maintain scientific equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
- Review and interpret technical documentation, including monitoring plans and laboratory results.
- Collect, manage, and analyze large datasets with rigorous quality control.
- Write technical reports and mentor junior staff in data analysis and report preparation.
- Evaluate sites to identify regulatory and technical requirements and perform risk analyses.
- Collaborate on project design, scheduling, and field activity planning.
- Communicate project needs and status updates to clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences (an advanced degree is preferred).
- 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.
- Section 10 a 1 A permit under the Endangered Species Act or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of starting employment.
- Strong technical and writing background with the ability to write advanced technical reports with minimal revisions.
- Experience supporting complex ecological restoration projects, including overseeing monitoring and maintenance of conservation and mitigation banks.
- Demonstrated understanding of California’s regulatory environment related to ecological restoration and species protection.
- Experience collaborating with landowners, grazers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and train field teams in sampling protocols, safety procedures, and data collection.
- Experience operating and maintaining scientific equipment used in field data collection.
- Ability to review and interpret technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, monitoring plans, maps, and laboratory results.
- Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets with rigorous quality control.
- Ability to evaluate sites to identify regulatory and technical requirements, perform risk analyses, and provide insights to inform project strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with clients and stakeholders.
- Willingness to be onsite at least three days per week at the Sacramento, CA office, with regular travel and occasional overnight stays.
- Comfortable operating UTVs, boats, and towing trailers.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to independently evaluate site conditions and risks, and problem-solve in dynamic environments.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $82,600 - $101,000 USD
Work schedule: Regular onsite presence at least three days per week, with regular travel and occasional overnight stays
Work environment perks: Outdoor fieldwork in various habitats, opportunities for professional development such as presenting at conferences and engaging with professional associations
Additional benefits: Mentoring and training of field teams, opportunities to contribute to technical publications, flexible work in dynamic environments, involvement in diverse ecological restoration projects
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