Restoration Ecologist

Biohabitats is seeking aRestorationEcologistwith experienceinsoutheastPiedmont andCoastalecosystemsto join our growingSoutheast AtlanticBioregion team.

The ideal candidate will havedemonstratedexperience in ecological assessment restoration and monitoring of freshwater and coastal wetlands riverine and riparian systems native grasslands and the forest communities of Southeast Atlantic ecosystems. They will also bring project management experience with the ability to lead projects coordinate across teams and manage timelines and deliverables effectively. Strong field ecology skills are essential including native plant identification wetland identification anddelineation tree surveys coastal and terrestrial habitat assessments RTE surveys and wildlife monitoring.

Biohabitats works with public private and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity climate resilience environmental justice and clean water. Our shared mission torestore the earth and inspire ecological stewardshipserves as the foundation for our practice while self-management wholeness and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company Biohabitats commitment to nature is resolute.

We provide outstanding benefits as describedonourCareers page.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field studies watershed assessments and biological monitoringand reporting.

• Support all phases of ecological restorationand natural lands management.planning assessment design permitting construction oversight and monitoring.

• Serve as Project Managerand/or Technical Leadon projects.

• Lead/participatein technical meetings with internal and external team members clientspermittingagenciesowners and community stakeholders to review project updates activities anddeliverables.

• Lead/supportclear comprehensive deliverables (reports plans drawings specifications&cost estimates).

• Review deliverables for regulatory complianceparticipatein regulatory permitting processes.

• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Required Skills Experience and Knowledge

• Project management experience.

• Knowledgeableinecologicaldata collection and assessment ofinland/coastal wetlandsystemspiedmont and coastal riverine systems and Southeastern flora and fauna.

• Understanding ofecological design principles (wetland streams living shorelines nature-based solutions green infrastructure).

• Familiarity withrestoration design including the development of plans specifications and cost estimates.

• Knowledgeand experience withfederal and stateregulatorypermitting.

• FamiliaritywithArcGIS andproficientinMicrosoft 365.

• Strong communicationskills and ability to workbothindependentlyorcollaboratively.

PreferredSkills Experience and Knowledgein:

• SER restoration recovery wheel standards SITESLivingBuildingsEcology of Place petalandWELL.

• Broader southeastern ecosystems of Ridge and Valley Mississippi Coastal Plain GulfAppalachian Plateau.

• Community engagement (e.g.representingfirm/projects at public meetings participation in design/planning workshops).

• Business development and proposal preparation.

Education

MS orPhDpreferredin ecology(Restoration Ecology Ecology Biology WildlifeManagementNatural Resource Management Environmental Sciences etc.)

Years of Relevant Experience

7years of relevant experience