Project Restoration Ecologist - SWCA Environmental Consultants

About the opportunity:

SWCA is seeking a Project Restoration Ecologist for SWCA’s New England operations to contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice (specifically in the leadership of our invasive plant management practice). The ideal candidate will be interested in developing a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership. Prior experience is necessary in the planning, design, and implementation of invasive plant management programs in upland and wetland environments; hiking trail construction; lake and pond assessment and management; habitat conservation planning and restoration; and the implementation of ecological restoration in wetland or other sensitive resource areas for public and private clients. 

 

This position is a regular, full-time, hourly position, reporting to the Ecological Restoration Team Lead. The position offers the flexibility to work from a home office, or our Westborough or Amherst, Massachusetts offices with travel to projects throughout Massachusetts and southern New England.  

 

This requisition can hire at two levels: 

• Assistant Project Restoration Ecologist; typically, with up to three (3) years of relevant experience and expertise 

• Associate Project Restoration Ecologist; typically, with up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise. 

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish:

• Work in a team setting to complete invasive plant management (including herbicide application), restoration plantings, bank/soil stabilization, trail construction, wetland enhancement, vegetation monitoring, and data collection 
• Effectively communicate with other project team members and follow instructions well 
• Implement and complete tasks and responsibilities delegated by Field Supervisors 

• Take positive action and accountability for assigned work 
• Perform herbicide application for invasive plant management, as needed 

Experience and qualifications for success:

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental related discipline, such as: environmental studies, environmental science, biology, ecology or equivalent professional experience.   

• Experience supporting ecological restoration project work; as normally acquired from three (3) years of industry related experience.   
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products.  

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience supporting ecological restoration project work; as normally acquired from five (5) years of industry related experience.   
• Experience leading teams in ecological restoration or similar work (landscaping, wetland construction, manual invasive plant management, etc.) 

• Additional Information:  
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time regionally to project sites in New England.  
• Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience. 

 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. 

 

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.  

 

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.  

  

An employee in this Amherst-based position can expect an hourly rate of $26.25–$33.25/hour for the Assistant Project Restoration Ecologist position and an hourly rate of $29.25-$37.75/hour for the Associate Project Restoration Ecologist position. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. 

 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

 

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

 

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