Environmental Scientist II

EOC Group • North Liberty, IA

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About The Position

The Environmental Scientist II/Ecologist works with Restoration staff implementing ecological restoration, establishment, site preparation, and adaptive management strategies in existing and reconstructed natural areas. They restore, establish, and maintain a wide range of prairie, forest, wetland, and pollinator habitat ecosystems from small residential features to large-scale and multi-year projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in natural areas management, restoration, and/or reconstruction
• 3 to 5 years' experience in timber/woodland/forest management
• Possession of Iowa Pesticide Applicator Certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job as listed below
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Comfort with working outdoors in a variety of weather and site conditions
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Nice To Haves

• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credential
• Familiarity and experience operating equipment associated with ecological restoration practices including but not limited to hand tools, chain saws, herbicide application equipment, mowers, tractors, and driving/backing with a trailer
• Coursework in botany, biology, natural resources
• Experience using prescribed fire as a management practice, and completion of S130/S190 Wildland Firefighter courses
• CPR/AED/First Aid training
• Previous experience working in outdoor environment
• Plant identification experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing and potential natural areas including prairie, wetland, and woodland ecosystems for restoration or reconstruction opportunities and create and execute implementation plans
• Perform Ecological Restoration services as directed by the Project Manager
• Understand and safely operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment in the provision of our services
• Execute work completely and to a high level of quality while working safely and cooperatively with a crew
• Botanical surveys for qualified applicants (botanical experience not required, but is a plus)
• Work will primarily be field based; successful applicants should be capable of working long days in the field throughout the year, including single- and multi-day assignments
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

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