Ecologist

About the role

EDR is seeking an experienced, versatile, team-oriented Field Ecologist to join our Environmental Services group in the Mid-West or Mid-Atlantic. This role would be a full-time position in the New York, Mid-Atlantic, or Midwestern United States, based out of an EDR office in New York, Pennsylvania or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland/stream delineations and other natural resource-based fieldwork such as wildlife surveys, habitat surveys, rare plant surveys, invasive species surveys, and general ecological surveys.
• Identify common plant species found throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States.
• Utilize GPS, GIS, data processing, and report writing skills.
• Conduct impact analysis, technical writing, efficient research, and problem-solving (preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field; master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Ability to identify common plant species found throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States.
• Experience with GPS, GIS, data processing, and report writing.
• Strong technical writing skills, data processing, and GIS skills.
• Skills and experience to lead wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, and/or avian surveys.
• The ability to travel for up to a week at a time, sometimes with consecutive weeks of work on a remote site.
• Must be comfortable outside in all weather conditions, willing to put in long days during the field season, and capable of carrying typical field equipment.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range is $60,000–$70,000 per year, commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual's education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs.