Field Ecologist

Naturion Management Services is seeking a Field Ecologist to support projects in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The role involves field data collection, ecological assessments, and regulatory document preparation. Candidates should have a BA/BS in relevant fields, experience in vegetation surveys, and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits including PTO, health insurance, and retirement plans. The job allows for remote work and requires occasional travel.
About the position

Naturion has an immediate opening for a Field Ecologist to join our team in our North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia region, based out of Raleigh, NC. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more on the horizon and this position is essential in supporting the company’s growth and operational stability. The Field Ecologist is essential to ensuring ecological uplift and mitigation credit releases in our North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia region region.

Responsibilities

Perform field data collection and analysis (i.e., vegetation, soil, groundwater, geomorphic survey, water quality, benthic macroinvertebrates) using the latest regulatory guidance and functional assessment methodologies.Calculate mitigation credit using approved methodologies within governing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts.Execute and assist with stream and wetland delineations.Assist in the preparation of regulatory documents, including 401/404 permits, mitigation banking documents, monitoring reports, and endangered species reports.Provide construction oversight assistance.Utilize ArcGIS mapping to support permit applications and document production.Requirements

BA/BS degree; preferable in Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Agricultural Science, or comparable education/experience.Expertise in comprehensive native and invasive species vegetation surveys.Experience in stream and wetland delineation.Should be a strong communicator and multi-tasker who can work on several projects simultaneously.Has strong technical writing skills.Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Can travel with occasional overnight stays.Ability to operate company vehicles, including trailer towing.Ability to hike rough terrain with 25 lbs. of equipment in inclement weather.Environmental stewardship and building meaningful relationships are a must.Nice-to-haves

A professional background in the environmental consulting field (wetland delineation, 404 permitting, mitigation bank prospectus and mitigation banking instrument development, and aquatic resourcing functional assessment methods is a bonus.Knowledge or experience with ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.Benefits

PTO that we genuinely encourage you to take.Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.Voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance programs.Employer-sponsored Vision and Life insurance.SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match.Raises and bonuses tied to your achievements.