Ecological Consultant | Cincinnati, OH

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring an Ecological Consultant in St Bernard, OH. The role involves environmental consulting tasks such as water resources delineation, permitting, and ecosystem restoration. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3-4 years of experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication skills, and project management, with opportunities for advancement and benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations:
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 209919
Position Overview
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is seeking experienced environmental consulting professionals to join our growing Cincinnati team. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.
Job Duties
Position Description and Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group to support the Senior Consultant with project developers, biologists, and project managers. The position involves a variety of work including water resources delineation, Section 401/404 permitting, stream/wetland restoration design, construction oversight, technical report writing, and management of a variety of projects that include environmental planning, permitting, monitoring, construction, and ecosystem restoration.
The primary focus of this position is to not only provide senior level project management and expertise, but also perform a key role in the development of new projects, including the preparation of proposals, grant writing, networking and identifying new client relationships and project opportunities. This may include attending conferences/workshops and public speaking.
Including, but not limited to:
- Wetlands Delineation
- Endangered and Threatened Species Studies
- Wetlands Mitigation Monitoring and Site Assessments
- Stream Restoration Monitoring
- Other environmentally related studies, as required
- Participating in industry organizations
- Inter-department coordination and communication
Qualifications
- Minimum of a four-year degree in biology, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields.
- 3-4 years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work.
- Familiarity with stream restoration or Natural Channel Design practices
- Understanding of state laws and environmental regulations.
- Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
- Strong botanical identification skills
- Ability to travel regionally
- Valid driver's license and have a good driving record Strong knowledge of/experience in one or more of the following fields desired: - plant identification (including trees/shrubs) - soils Also required: - general natural history knowledge/interest - willingness to travel regionally
Additional Information
Full-time salaried position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes the option to buy company stock after one year. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.
What We Offer:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%