Environmental Restoration Specialist/Lead

McCloud Aquatics is hiring an Environmental Restoration Specialist/Lead in Elburn, IL, to manage and restore lakes and ponds. Responsibilities include implementing restoration practices, managing native plants, and collaborating on strategies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of field experience and a strong understanding of ecological principles. The position is full-time with a salary of $19–26 per hour, benefits include health and dental insurance, and requires 25% travel.
McCloud Aquatics is seeking an experienced Environmental Restoration Specialist/Lead to join our team. We manage and restore local lakes and ponds, providing sustainable solutions to water quality challenges. We are looking for a dedicated individual passionate about environmental stewardship to help us further grow our rapidly increasing shoreline management program.

Key Responsibilities:
• Implement environmental restoration practices, including prescribed fires, stewardship, and restoration
• Identify and manage native plant species
• Regularly use chemical treatments for ecological maintenance
• Collaborate with a team to develop restoration strategies
• Participate in the management and treatment of lakes, ponds, and wetlands

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of field experience in environmental restoration in the Greater Chicagoland Area ecosystems
• Successful completion of at least 10 prescribed fires
• Proficient in native plant identification
• Willingness to regularly apply chemical treatments in restoration efforts
• Strong understanding of ecological principles and restoration techniques
• Effective communication skillset
• Ability to get licensed through the Department of Agriculture, for the state of ILLINOIS.

Preferred Skills:
• Experience working with aquatic ecosystems
• Certification in chemical use for environmental management

If you're passionate about improving the health of aquatic environments and meet the above qualifications, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:
• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road