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Ecologist III - Field

Metro Consulting Associates LLC
Plymouth, MI

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Qualifications

Project team coordination
Plant identification
Environmental permitting
Invasive species detection
Microsoft Excel
Team supervision
Word embeddings
Environmental compliance
GPS
Driver's License
Supervising experience
GPS surveying
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Wetland delineation
Productivity software
Regulatory compliance analysis
Endangered Species Act
Environmental law in public permitting
Native plants

Full Job Description

Description:

The Ecologist III is a senior-level, field-focused Wetland Ecologist responsible for conducting advanced ecological field investigations and supporting regulatory compliance efforts for complex environmental projects. This position spends the majority of time performing hands-on field work, including wetland delineations, ecological surveys, monitoring, and compliance inspections, with supporting office-based responsibilities related to data analysis, reporting, permitting, and coordination.

The Ecologist III serves as a technical resource to project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies and plays a key role on highly technical projects involving multiple layers of regulatory review and approval.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Field Responsibilities (Approximately 75–80%)

Team lead in charge of completing wetland/waters assessments and delineations according to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineations Manual and applicable regional supplements.
Perform wetland inventories, functional assessments, and wetland monitoring.
Conduct ecological surveys, such as vegetation assessments, rare species habitat assessments, stream assessments, tree surveys, and environmental compliance.
Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys and related best management practices (BMP) and/or compliance activities.
Perform construction and compliance monitoring including field inspections and documentation.
Collect, record, and maintain accurate field notes, GPS data, maps, photographs, and logs.
Evaluate natural resources and identify potential environmental constraints or compliance issues in the field.
Travel regularly to project sites and work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Support and mentor junior field staff during field investigations and monitoring activities.

Secondary Office / Technical Support Responsibilities (Approximately 20–25%)

Prepare and/or review technical reports, including wetland/waters delineations, stream assessments, ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and monitoring reports.
Assist with preparation of wetland restoration plans.
Prepare Biological Assessments and develop avoidance, minimization, or mitigation strategies for sensitive species and regulated habitats.
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies regarding technical findings and permitting requirements.
Provide technical input to support permitting and regulatory compliance under USACE, and different Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (EGLE) state regulations.
Prepare or oversee preparation of data tables, figures, maps, and documentation related to ecological work.
Support project profitability through coordination with Project Managers and efficient task execution.
Provide input to improve ecological quality control processes and identify training or resource needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field and/or equivalent experience
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or seasoned wetland delineator.
Have received formal wetland delineation training (certificate of completion required).
Proven leadership skills, and experience as a team leader.
Minimum 10–15 years of applicable experience, with a minimum 3-5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations.
Strong working knowledge of the USACE wetland 1987 delineation methodology, and the applicable regional supplements, including atypical situations.
Experienced with native and invasive plant identification within Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.
Knowledge of federal (Section 404 and 401 Permitting) and state (Michigan and Indiana) wetland regulations and permitting.
Experienced with the taxonomically identification of flora and fauna common to the Midwest, specifically to Michigan.
Familiar with federal and state threatened and endangered species regulations.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple on-going projects at one time.
Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities.
Resourceful, action-oriented, with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and the corporate office
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams
Experience with GPS units and related software (ESRI, Pathfinder Office, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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