Staff Ecologist II
Verdantas•Fresno, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist II for Fresno, CA. We provide consulting services to public, private, and non‑profit clients in California and across the United States. Our team supports projects from early planning and design through construction and long‑term environmental monitoring. This role offers hands‑on learning opportunities while supporting real‑world projects from start to finish.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field
- 3–6 years of relevant or progressive experience in ecological consulting, environmental assessment, or natural resource management
- Experience with wildlife ecology and species‑specific habitat analysis
- Proficiency in riparian ecology and stream and wetland assessment methods
- Understanding of landscape ecology principles as applied to land‑use impact analysis
- Knowledge of soil biology and soil classification for environmental characterization
- Working knowledge of invertebrate zoology related to bioassessment
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Certified Wildlife Biologist preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct and lead ecological surveys, including wetland delineations, biological resource assessments, and habitat restoration evaluations
- Prepare and contribute to technical sections of environmental impact assessments, NEPA documents, and permit applications
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients on assigned projects
- Manage field crews during site investigations and contribute to quality review of junior staff work products
- Support proposal development and scope‑of‑work preparation
- Apply advanced ecological expertise to evaluate field and laboratory data and identify trends, relationships, and environmental implications
- Clearly communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
