Ecologist II

<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><h4 class="" data-start="307" data-end="367"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="312" data-end="367">RES is looking for a Scientist II to join our team.</strong></span></h4> <p class="" data-start="369" data-end="837"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As a Scientist II at RES, you will support the implementation, monitoring, and success of ecological restoration projects across diverse ecosystems. This is a mid-level field and data-focused role that combines fieldwork, technical reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support permitting and compliance documentation. You will collect and manage data, contribute to project reporting, and bring applied knowledge of restoration science to project execution.</span></p> <p class="" data-start="369" data-end="837"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Watch the projects our scientists work on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xwMkjO7j9o">here</a>.</span></p> <h4 class="" data-start="183" data-end="217"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="188" data-end="217">Why You’ll Love This Job:</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="221" data-end="375"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="221" data-end="263">You’ll get your boots dirty—literally.</strong> You’ll spend meaningful time in the field, collecting the data that drives real-world ecological restoration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="561" data-end="733"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="561" data-end="600">You’ll see the impact of your work.</strong> Your efforts support the restoration of wetlands, streams, and habitats that improve ecosystems and communities across the region.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="936" data-end="1124"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="936" data-end="967">You’ll learn from the best.</strong> With the support of senior scientists and cross-functional project teams, you’ll continue to grow your expertise in restoration science and applied ecology.</span></li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="369" data-end="837">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h3 class="" data-start="844" data-end="889"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="848" data-end="889">What your day-to-day might look like:</strong></span></h3> <p class="" data-start="891" data-end="1248"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You’ll begin your day prepping field gear for a monitoring visit to a stream or wetland mitigation site. Once on-site, you may collect data using GPS, YSI meters, or turbidity sensors, following project-specific protocols and QA/QC standards. You’ll help guide junior team members, ensure field datasheets are accurate, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.</span></p> <p class="" data-start="1250" data-end="1654"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Back at the office, you’ll enter and analyze field data, draft sections of monitoring reports, and interpret site plans or planting palettes. You might meet with design or regulatory teammates to discuss crediting metrics, or help evaluate a site’s feasibility based on regulatory or ecological constraints. You’ll balance independent work with collaborative efforts to move restoration projects forward.</span></p> <hr> <p class="" data-start="1250" data-end="1654">&nbsp;</p> <p class="" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="2425" data-end="2437">We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related natural/physical science field</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience in fieldwork, sampling, ecological monitoring, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in collecting field data independently and following SOPs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in Wetland delineation and stream assessment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with vegetation surveys</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable evaluating site conditions and regulatory constraints</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiar with project task tracking and regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in GPS/GIS tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2425" data-end="2437"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Skilled in data analysis and technical report writing</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="2967" data-end="2981">What will make you stand out:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="2476" data-end="2547"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to apply ecological functional protocols</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Certifications (e.g., ArcGIS, drone pilot, YSI/turbidimeter experience) -</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-start="2829" data-end="2869">You Will Thrive in This Role If You:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Are comfortable in the field and in the office—and enjoy a balance of both</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Can collect, organize, and interpret scientific data with care and accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="1250" data-end="1654"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Communicate effectively and take ownership of your tasks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-start="3181" data-end="3248"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Can help guide junior field staff and contribute to team learning</span></li> </ul><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>