• Bachelor’s degree in a natural or physical science or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience , or 8+ years with an advanced degree , in ecology, environmental science, restoration, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple staff and teams (true people leadership, not just task coordination).
• Firm understanding of the services and project types your team would support (e.g., restoration, mitigation, monitoring, permitting).
• Experience assigning staff and balancing workloads across multiple concurrent projects and deadlines .
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Very strong interpersonal skills – approachable, credible, and able to build trust at all levels.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and collaboration skills, particularly around staffing, priorities, and workload issues.
• Strong people leadership and coaching mindset, including mentoring staff, providing constructive feedback, and supporting career growth.