Overview:UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.As UES continues to grow, it's critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
SummaryThe
Senior Ecological Consultant will function as a liaison between environmental regulators and our client base. Accordingly, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex ecological and regulatory concepts to both subject matter experts and our clients. In addition to possessing high-level ecological fundamentals, excellence in written, graphic, and verbal communication are absolute prerequisites to the position.
The Ideal Candidate- Energetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.
- Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.
- Creative – Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.
- Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.
- Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct field work in the role of Senior Ecologist producing: wetland delineations, imperiled species investigations, and plant community identification and mapping;
- Generate high-quality maps, sketches, and other graphics for technical reports and environmental permit applications;
- Utilizing Tremble GNSS equipment, generate, manage and manipulate spatial data;
- Author various reports and technical documents;
- Coordinate production schedules with colleagues and support staff;
- Assume professional accountability to clients, managers, and owners.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Biology, Forestry or other Environmental Science
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must be proficient at wetland delineation with demonstrable experience establishing wetland jurisdictional boundaries that have been reviewed and approved by federal and state agencies
- Demonstrate strong understanding of sediment biogeochemistry and wetland hydrology
- Proficiency with Tremble GPS, and basic office computer systems
- Site identify key ecotonal plant species
- Site identify hydric soil indicators for Resource Regions in Georgia and the Southeast
- Constitution suitable to strenuous outdoor work in harsh conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree with thesis
- Substantial industry experience in the Southeast, particularly Georgia
- Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, ISA Arborist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, etc.
- Business acumen
- 10+ years of industry experience
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