ERM Group
Managing Technical Consultant, Ecologist (Senior Level)
ERM Group, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
ERM is hiring a Managing Technical Consultant, Ecologist for projects in the Midwest. The successful candidate will plan for, lead, and conduct surveys (with a focus on birds), organize data, report production, and impact analysis. In addition to survey experience for birds, the ideal candidate will have experience with permitting, and assessment of other species with an emphasis on protected species in the Midwest U.S. This is a leadership role requiring strong technical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills that may require some field work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and performance of habitat assessment and surveys.
Preparing proposals and developing survey plans for related efforts.
Lead additional protected species surveys including but not limited to pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys, construction monitoring, and field wetland delineations.
Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment.
Prepare daily progress reports and field assessment reports.
Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
May also be tasked with conducting desktop constraints analysis using ArcGIS Online.
Coordinate and lead survey teams.
Coordinate with site personnel on a daily basis.
This position will require some field deployment and long-distance travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
6+ years of relevant experience.
Positive and effective communication with clients, project managers, and project teams.
Effective technical writing and oral communication skills.
Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented, responsible, well organized, professional, and self-motivated.
Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations are required as bat handling will be a requirement.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and performance of habitat assessment and surveys.
Preparing proposals and developing survey plans for related efforts.
Lead additional protected species surveys including but not limited to pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys, construction monitoring, and field wetland delineations.
Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment.
Prepare daily progress reports and field assessment reports.
Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
May also be tasked with conducting desktop constraints analysis using ArcGIS Online.
Coordinate and lead survey teams.
Coordinate with site personnel on a daily basis.
This position will require some field deployment and long-distance travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
6+ years of relevant experience.
Positive and effective communication with clients, project managers, and project teams.
Effective technical writing and oral communication skills.
Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented, responsible, well organized, professional, and self-motivated.
Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations are required as bat handling will be a requirement.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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