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Ecological Restoration Supervisor II

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Jordan, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Yesterday

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.</span></p></div><h3 data-start="275" data-end="357"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="279" data-end="355">RES is looking for a Restoration Supervisor II to join our growing team!</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="358" data-end="611"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Restoration Supervisor II, you’ll lead complex field operations on ecological restoration projects across your region. You’ll be responsible for task execution, safety leadership, quality control, and technician development across multiple sites.</span></p> <p data-start="613" data-end="777"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, leads with confidence, and brings deep expertise in equipment, restoration practices, and safety standards.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1688" data-end="1716">Why You’ll Love This Job</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="821" data-end="921"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll lead hands-on ecological restoration work that directly improves land, water, and wildlife.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="924" data-end="1024"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll work with a supportive team that values accountability, safety, and restoration excellence.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="1027" data-end="1126"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll train and mentor Restoration Technicians and help grow a performance-driven field culture.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="1129" data-end="1218"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll manage tasks with autonomy and influence schedules, vendors, and site logistics.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="1221" data-end="1297"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll gain exposure to diverse habitats, tools, and restoration techniques.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A day in life</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="1332" data-end="1602"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll begin with a tailgate safety meeting—often leading or coaching others to run it. Then, you’ll mobilize crews and equipment across sites, checking on progress and ensuring that field tasks align with planting plans, E&amp;S guidelines, or invasive species standards.</span></p> <p data-start="1604" data-end="1856"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll monitor quality and safety, identify hazards, and complete safety reports, inspections, and ERP contributions. You may jump in to operate equipment, perform QA/QC on subcontractors, or train techs on equipment maintenance and herbicide handling.</span></p> <p data-start="1858" data-end="2155"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Throughout the day, you’ll communicate with Restoration Managers and Operations Managers on project timelines, staffing needs, and schedules. You’ll review timecards, expense reports, and assist in orienting new team members—all while keeping restoration quality and crew safety as top priorities.</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Physical requirements:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please note that we also work outside come rain or come shine, and are exposed to insects including ticks and mosquitoes, or poisonous plants such as poison ivy. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is needed.</span></p> <hr> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;">We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2236" data-end="2264"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High School Diploma or GED</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2267" data-end="2314"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+ years of ecological restoration experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2317" data-end="2389"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (in relevant categories)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">S130/190 Prescribed Burn Certification (as required by region)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2526" data-end="2633"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating and training others on large trucks, trailers, UTVs, sprayers, skid steers, and more</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2636" data-end="2706"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with GPS mapping systems and restoration reporting tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2709" data-end="2772"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience leading crews across multiple sites and task types</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2775" data-end="2858"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with project plans, specs, QA/QC procedures, and contractor oversight</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and mapping/takeoff software</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;">What will make you stand out:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3112" data-end="3184"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A track record of developing and mentoring high-performing field teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3187" data-end="3246"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong safety leadership and hazard remediation expertise</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3387" data-end="3465"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to contribute to field strategy and provide schedule recommendations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3468" data-end="3532"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience assigning CEU credit paths for licensed field staff</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3543" data-end="3577">You Will Thrive in This Job If</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3580" data-end="3643"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You lead by example in the field&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3646" data-end="3709"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You take pride in your team's safety, efficiency, and quality</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3712" data-end="3773"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’re confident training others and holding high standards</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3776" data-end="3852"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You can prioritize quickly and work independently across dynamic job sites</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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