Senior Ecological Consultant | Cincinnati, OH

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is seeking experienced environmental consulting professionals to join our growing Cincinnati team. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should
possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.

Job Duties

Selected candidates will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group project developers, biologists, and project managers. The position involves a variety of work including water resources delineation, Section 401/404 permitting, stream/wetland restoration design, construction oversight, technical report writing, and management of a variety of projects that include environmental planning, permitting, monitoring, construction, and ecosystem restoration.

The primary focus of this position is to not only provide senior level project management and expertise, but also perform a key role in the development of new projects, including the preparation of proposals, grant writing, networking and identifying new client relationships and project opportunities. This may include attending conferences/workshops and public speaking.

Types of work including, but not limited to:

• Wetlands Delineation
• Endangered and Threatened Species Studies
• Wetlands Mitigation Monitoring and Site Assessments
• Stream Restoration Monitoring
• Other environmentally related studies, as required
• Participating in industry organizations
• Inter-department coordination and communication

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a four-year degree in biology, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields.
• 5-7 years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work.
• Familiarity with stream restoration or Natural Channel Design practices
• Understanding of state laws and environmental regulations.
• Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
• Strong botanical identification skills
• Ability to travel regionally
• Valid driver's license and have a good driving record

Strong knowledge of/experience in one or more of the following fields desired:

• plant identification (including trees/shrubs)
• soils

Also required:

• general natural history knowledge/interest
• willingness to travel regionally

Additional Information

Full-time salaried position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes the option to buy company stock. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security
verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview