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Resource Environmental Solutions LLC · 1 month ago

Scientist II (Ecologist)

Orlando, Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

RES is a company focused on restoration and sustainability, seeking a Scientist II to support ecological restoration projects. The role involves fieldwork, data management, and collaboration to ensure successful project execution and compliance documentation.

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Responsibilities

Support the implementation, monitoring, and success of ecological restoration projects across diverse ecosystems

Collect and manage data, contribute to project reporting, and bring applied knowledge of restoration science to project execution

Prep field gear for monitoring visits to a stream or wetland mitigation site

Collect data using GPS, YSI meters, or turbidity sensors, following project-specific protocols and QA/QC standards

Guide junior team members, ensure field datasheets are accurate, and troubleshoot equipment as needed

Enter and analyze field data, draft sections of monitoring reports, and interpret site plans or planting palettes

Meet with design or regulatory teammates to discuss crediting metrics, or help evaluate a site’s feasibility based on regulatory or ecological constraints

Balance independent work with collaborative efforts to move restoration projects forward

Qualification

Fieldwork experienceData analysisGPS/GIS proficiencyTechnical report writingEcological monitoringFunctional assessmentsRegulatory knowledgeGuiding junior staffTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAdaptabilityProblem-solvingInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related natural/physical science field

3+ years of experience in fieldwork, sampling, ecological monitoring, or technical writing (or 2+ years with an advanced degree)

Proficient in field sampling protocols, GPS/GIS tools, and equipment use

Experienced in collecting field data independently and following SOPs

Skilled in data analysis and technical report writing

Strong knowledge in one scientific discipline (e.g., hydrology, soils, stream morphology), with working knowledge in others

Comfortable evaluating site conditions and regulatory constraints

Familiar with project task tracking and regulatory requirements

Able to perform functional assessments and related calculations with minimal supervision

Preferred

ArcGIS experience or certification

Drone pilot certification

Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent

Experience with functional assessment methodologies (e.g., HGM, BEHI, UMAM)

Mine Safety and Health Administration Certification (MSHA)

Professional certifications such as PWS, or Wetland Delineation

Experience using and maintaining field equipment (e.g., YSI multimeters, turbidimeters)

Company

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

As the nation’s largest nature-based solutions company, RES (Resource Environmental Solutions) is restoring a resilient earth for a modern world, project by project.

Founded in 2007

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

501-1000 employees