Job Description
As a Scientist II at RES, you will support the implementation, monitoring, and success of ecological restoration projects across diverse ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- You’ll begin your day prepping field gear for a monitoring visit to a stream or wetland mitigation site. Once on-site, you may collect data using GPS, YSI meters, or turbidity sensors, following project-specific protocols and QA/QC standards. You’ll help guide junior team members, ensure field datasheets are accurate, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Back at the office, you’ll enter and analyze field data, draft sections of monitoring reports, and interpret site plans or planting palettes. You might meet with design or regulatory teammates to discuss crediting metrics, or help evaluate a site’s feasibility based on regulatory or ecological constraints. You’ll balance independent work with collaborative efforts to move restoration projects forward.
- Are comfortable in the field and in the office—and enjoy a balance of both
- Can collect, organize, and interpret scientific data with care and accuracy
- Communicate effectively and take ownership of your tasks
- Can help guide junior field staff and contribute to team learning
- New York State Pay Range
- $61,000
- —
- $75,000 USD
- Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related natural/physical science field
- 2+ years of experience in fieldwork, sampling, ecological monitoring, or technical writing (or 1+ year with an advanced degree)
- Proficient in field sampling protocols, GPS/GIS tools, and equipment use
- Experienced in collecting field data independently and following SOPs
- Skilled in data analysis and technical report writing
- Strong knowledge in one scientific discipline (e.g., hydrology, soils, stream morphology), with working knowledge in others
- Comfortable evaluating site conditions and regulatory constraints
- Familiar with project task tracking and regulatory requirements
- Able to perform functional assessments and related calculations with minimal supervision\
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