Ecological Risk SpecialistSovereign Consulting Inc. seeks a mid to upper-level Restoration Ecologist with 10+ years of ecological restoration experience in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and New England Region experience is a plus. This is a "doer-seller" position, with focus on coastal systems, including but not limited to nature-based restoration of tidal marsh, shorelines, tidal rivers and streams, and near shore reefs. Experience with stream restoration and freshwater systems is also beneficial.
Responsibilities:- Become one of Sovereign's Ecological Restoration Leaders
- Lead ecological restoration efforts
- Preparation of bid/grant packages
- Management of construction projects
- Coordinate and work with project partners
- Public speaking on ecological restoration science and projects
- Direct oversight of junior staff working on ecological restoration projects
- Mentoring staff on ecological restoration
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in ecological sciences, environmental toxicity, environmental engineering or related discipline, (Master's degree is a plus).
- Minimum 10 years of experience performing ecological restoration, site assessments, and permitting
- Experience with wave transmission calculations and modeling is a plus
- Experience with hybrid living shoreline and tidal marsh design
- Experience with interpreting and applying tidal data to the restoration design
- Experience with sediment transport mechanisms
- Extensive knowledge of applicable State and Federal guidance, rules and regulations
- Experience with conceptual, 30%, 60%, and 100% design development
- Experience working with local, regional, and national agencies and NGOs
- Experienced with public outreach, education, and involvement
- Strong networking skills
- Strong project development skills
- Mixed employment background (e.g., private, NGO, Agency, other) can be a plus depending on positions held and durations of employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly with regard to writing technical reports and contributing to proposal preparation, project scoping, and project budget tracking
- Although there is a focus on coastal systems, freshwater stream, fish passage, freshwater wetlands, and forest land restoration is a plus.
- Master planning and project prioritization experience is a plus.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.
