Restoration Ecologist/Technical Project Manager

About the role

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Restoration Ecologist/Technical Project Manager in our Orange or LA offices, with opportunities to work across Southern California (and potentially other western region States). This is a hybrid role (combination of remote and office based work).

Responsibilities

• Performs as contributor and/or lead author on large natural resources documents such as Habitat Restoration Plans, Habitat Management and Mitigation Plans, Weed Control Plans, Special-status Plant Restoration Plans, and project reports.
• May also author Biological Technical Reports and Biological Assessments.
• Participates in and/or leads meetings with clients and resource agencies.
• Performs task and project management duties such as risk and safety management, budget planning, scope management, accounting updates, client progress reports, and regular invoicing.
• Supports preparation of scope/cost proposals, for a variety of clients and project types.
• Promotes safety culture and leads by example. Maintains and implements Safe Work Plans.
• Mainters and oversees permit applications for federal, state and local regulatory entities.
• Participates and/or leads restoration and/or botanical fieldwork efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology or related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Watershed Planning, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology).
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in a restoration/botanical related field.
• Valid Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the restoration/ecology/botany field or advanced degree (MS) and 8+ years of restoration/botanical related experience.
• Strong background in restoration ecology and ecological processes, as well as experience implementing restoration (e.g., container planting, seeding, and weed control), including making decisions on most appropriate method for individual project needs).
• Extensive knowledge of native and non-native flora and experience identifying in the field, as well as botanical skills, including keying plants using the Jepson manual.
• Experience in California and southwest U.S., including extensive knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, BOR, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA).
• Strong technical writing ability and experience completing Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring Reports, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections.
• The range for this position is $10000 to $125000.

Skills

• Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, BOR, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA).
• Strong technical writing ability and experience completing Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring Reports, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections.
• Experience supporting proposal efforts.
• Arborist Certification.
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.