Restoration Ecologist - Environment Assessment Services, LLC

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is an established environmental services firm. Founded in 2005, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak since 2015, EAS specializes in environmental site characterization and assessment, compliance and permitting, natural and cultural resource management, and planning, among other disciplines. Our success as an environmental consultancy is driven by a strong work culture and an expanding network of professionals located throughout the US. As a growing Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned and Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), EAS is excited to offer an increasingly diverse portfolio of services to public and private sector interests, now and well into the future.

EAS is currently looking for a Restoration Ecologist. This is a full time position located in the Riverside/Anaheim area.

Essential Functions:

• Support Project Managers in developing restoration specifications, conducting fieldwork, drafting reports, and assisting with project monitoring.
• Perform ecological field studies, assessments, biological monitoring and reporting for a variety of ecosystem projects. Conduct quality control reviews to ensure that reports meet project objectives and are technically accurate.
• Coordinate and supervise field crews to execute project work tasks.
• Review project deliverables for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, adherence to local and regional planning objectives, and meet project contractual requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and community engagement activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ecologist/botanist, preferably with knowledge of California coastal plant communities and experience assisting with restoration projects.
• Experience conducting biological field studies and preparing technical documents
• Proficient in the use of ArcGIS and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to prioritize and assist with multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life / disability insurance and 401k with match.
• The US average salary range for this position is between $80k – $100k and will be based on factors such as experience, education, and location of the employee.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicle, prepare and analyze data, and work on computers.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

EAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).