Restoration Ecologist

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Restoration Ecologist in Louisville, KY, requiring 5+ years of experience in ecological consulting. Responsibilities include wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong botanical skills, and familiarity with stream restoration regulations. The position involves both fieldwork and office tasks, with opportunities for advancement and various employee benefits.
Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: KY, Louisville, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 500, 40205

Requisition ID: 205249

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an experienced (5+ years of related professional experience), highly motivated Ecologist or Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in Louisville, Kentucky. The right person for this position will have a passion for restoring degraded streams and wetlands, a strong work ethic with a commitment to innovation, and excellent communication skills. The role will be a mixture of fieldwork and office-based work. PWS preferred.

Job Duties

The ideal candidate will add to an experienced team working on all aspects of stream and wetland restoration, including:

Wetland delineations and stream assessments

Vegetation surveys and vegetation community mapping

Developing vegetation establishment and maintenance plans for stream and wetland restoration projects

Threatened and Endangered Species studies

Mapping exotic/invasive species and recommending management strategies

Developing vegetation establishment and maintenance plans for stream and wetland restoration projects

Mentoring early career environmental scientists and interns, and working collaboratively with the design team

Meeting with project stakeholders, sponsors, and regulatory agency representatives

Report and proposal preparation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Bachelors degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, conservation, or related field

5-7 years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work

Strong botanical identification skills

Familiarity with stream restoration industry and associated regulations (401/404)

Familiarity with Section 7 consultation process

Excellent writing and critical thinking skills

Ability to travel regionally

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

PREFERRED

Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program)

Additional Information

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.

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.

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. 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%