Ecologist (Part-Time)

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Golden, CO

2d • $29 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is hiring a part-time Ecologist for its US Central Environmental business, based in Golden, Colorado. The Ecologist will join the Impact Assessment team and help manage projects, lead biological data collection, and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies. The role is suited to a field-oriented professional with technical writing and permitting experience who can translate field data into regulatory documentation.

The selected candidate will serve as a field lead for natural resource surveys, including vegetation surveys, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments. The position also supports reclamation and ecological restoration, regulatory compliance, and permitting across industries such as energy, transportation, water infrastructure, land development, and manufacturing. The work may include cross-disciplinary support for environmental health and safety compliance, emergency response, and contamination assessment and remediation.

The role is based on a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office and travel to job sites as needed for field activities. The stated salary range is $29.00–$48.00 per hour, based on experience and location.

Requirements

• Approximately 4–6 years of experience in environmental consulting or similar experience; the posting also describes this as approximately three to five years.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• Expertise with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements, particularly those associated with USACE Section 10/404, USFWS, CPW, CDPHE, and CO DRMS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites as needed for field activities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or qualifications and willingness to obtain such certifications.
• Adaptability, eagerness to expand skills, and ability to apply field experience across diverse environmental teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field lead for ecological surveys, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare, threatened, or endangered flora and fauna.
• Support the collection of biological, chemical, and ecological data for environmental assessments and risk assessment projects.
• Support reclamation and ecological restoration activities, including vegetation management, revegetation, erosion and soil stabilization, invasive species control, and field monitoring.
• Assist with preparing and implementing reclamation and restoration plans and regulatory deliverables, coordinating with permitting, biology, and engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Support permitting efforts across industries including energy, transportation, water infrastructure, land development, and manufacturing.
• Share field insights with the multidisciplinary team and support junior staff development.
• Support existing clients in implementing efficient and innovative solutions for project needs.
• Provide potential cross-disciplinary support for EHS compliance, emergency response, and contamination assessment and remediation.
• Travel to job sites as needed for field activities.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility beginning the first day of the month following three months of service.
• Paid time off beginning at 16 days per year and increasing with years of service; PTO includes rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time.
• Holiday pay for eligible employees; GHD observes nine holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement for eligible regular full-term employees, covering 50% of qualifying costs up to $250 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level