Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist
Posted on :
06-07-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 110000 - 160000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-07-2025
Job Description
Tectonic is currently looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our team full-time at our Newburgh NY or Millburn NJ Office.
Tectonic a multi-disciplined engineering firm that supports the environmental market sector is currently seeking a full-time experienced Senior Ecologist with ecological and wetlands experience permitting and compliance experience to work on projects throughout the Northeast!
This is an excellent opportunity for tremendous career growth and development in the environmental industry!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The essential functions of this position include day to day direction and performance of various environmental and ecological compliance services;
- Technical project planning for complex projects including interactions with clients staff regulators and contractors for all phases of the project;
- Establishing and monitoring schedules and budgets as they relate to assigned projects;
- Establishing and monitoring schedules and budgets as they relate to assigned projects;
- Providing ongoing supervision and training of junior staff; conducting preliminary research provide regulatory consultations perform project specific field studies and environmental inspections as well as the coordination of various investigations delineations and monitoring as well as all other related services as required;
- Report preparation and review;
- Occasional travel required
- Assisting in marketing and business development planning and implementation; and related duties as required;
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Ecological Studies Environmental Science or similar is required;
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience;
- Certified Ecologist and/or Professional Wetlands Scientist (PWS) certifications required;
- Must have strong knowledge of permitting compliance and regulations in New York and New Jersey;
- Must be proficient in Federal Clean Water Act Section 404 & Section 10 of Rivers and Harbours Action NYS Article 24 (Freshwater Wetlands) Tidal Wetlands (Article 25) T&E (Article 11) and NEPA;
- Experienced and willing to conduct site-specific field investigations ecological and environmental inventories environmental records review RTE species surveying and monitoring wildlife habitat assessments mitigation and post-mitigation monitoring permitting freshwater and tidal wetlands investigations and delineations;
- Skilled in client interaction team collaboration and supervising junior staff;
- Relevant certifications licenses and OSHA safety training (or willingness to obtain) preferred;
- Ability to prepare proposals and scopes of work;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Functional computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel PDF programs as well as the ability to utilize various software programs time reporting systems and other related computer applications;
- Ability to work independently or in a project team either in-person or remotely;
- Ability to meet project schedules and budgets;
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload across multiple projects;
- Desire to work in a fast-paced changing environment;
- Requires a valid acceptable drivers license and personal vehicle to travel to meetings and sites as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is sometimes required to move around the job site and inspect observe move operate and/or transport documents materials and/or field testing equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. Such operable equipment includes but is not limited to peristaltic sampling pumps photoionization detectors battery packs and augering instruments. The employee is also sometimes required to traverse the job-site while recording information and must frequently position themselves appropriately to gain access to necessary testing materials and equipment and to perform tests near wells and on the ground. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 27 lbs. The employee is sometimes working in outdoor weather conditions including exposure to extreme heat extreme cold biological hazards conditions and sometimes working in the office environment. The employee will also communicate with colleagues supervisors and clients both orally and in writing through Corporate communication systems. The employee must also occasionally operate a computer and other related office machinery such as printers and fax machines. This position also requires the frequent operation of a motor-vehicle which sometimes may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
In addition to providing competitive salaries Tectonic offers a wide range of benefit options including:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance including health dental vision and life
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off including vacation sick and personal
- Companyobserved paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefit plan for public transportation costs
- 401K retirement and profit sharing plan.
PAY RANGE
Tectonics goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitable across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidates work location experience education certifications and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $110000 - $160000 / year
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race creed color national origin sex age disability marital status or any other protected class. Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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