Staff Ecologist

Verdantas•Blue Ash, OH

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking an early-career Staff Ecologist to join its Environmental team in Ohio. The position may be based in Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, or another Ohio office. The role offers hands-on experience in ecological fieldwork, natural resource assessments, and environmental permitting, with opportunities to develop field and technical skills alongside experienced environmental and engineering professionals. The ecologist will support projects throughout Ohio and the Midwest and may perform fieldwork in Ohio and surrounding states, including occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or professional environmental field experience.
Familiarity with wetland delineation, ecological fieldwork, plant identification, or stream assessments.
Interest in developing knowledge of USACE wetland methodologies and environmental permitting.
Familiarity with GPS, GIS, or mobile field data collection tools.
Strong communication, organization, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.
Willingness to travel and work extended field hours during peak field seasons.

Nice To Haves

Previous environmental consulting, internship, or co-op experience.
Coursework or field experience involving wetlands, botany, ecology, soils, or aquatic resources.
Familiarity with Midwest plant identification.
Exposure to ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, or similar applications.
Familiarity with ORAM, QHEI, HHEI, or USACE wetland delineation procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat evaluations, and other ecological field studies.
Identify wetlands, streams, vegetation, and sensitive environmental resources.
Collect and document field data using GPS and GIS-based applications.
Assist with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM, QHEI, HHEI, and related assessments.
Support preparation of technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications.
Assist with environmental permitting associated with USACE, OEPA, ODNR, USFWS, and other regulatory agencies.
Work alongside ecologists, scientists, engineers, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.
Perform fieldwork throughout Ohio and surrounding states, including occasional overnight travel.