WSP · 1 month ago
Lead Forest Ecologist
44 MONTGOMERY ST, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expWSP USA is initiating a search for a Lead Forest Ecologist to join their California Earth and Environment Team. The role involves serving as a forester or forest ecologist on various projects, leading field data collection, and advising on forest planning and impact analysis related to federal agencies.
Responsibilities
Serve as forester or forest ecologist on multiple projects in multiple states, including three ongoing projects in Oregon
Identify potential new clients and project opportunities nationally with internal members of the organization
Lead/organize forestry and/or ecology field data collection and prepare related reports
Advise other team members on forest planning and impact analysis related to US Forest Service and other federal agencies
Grow our ability to undertake vegetation modeling, including Forest Vegetation Simulation (FVS) modeling and other statistical analyses to support multiple projects
Participate in wildfire mitigation planning
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, planners, GIS analysts, recreation specialists, biologists, cultural resources specialists, permitting and environmental resource specialists, and construction compliance monitors
Lead or assist with GIS data generation and management, particularly for ecological data, for federal or state clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
7 to 10 years of experience working as a Forester or Forest ecologist, with at least 5 years associated with federal lands
US Forest Service Experience
Well-developed expertise with conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation
Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Up to 20% travel may be required for field work and client meetings
Preferred
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge of federal and state, and local environmental regulations related to sensitive species in Washington, Oregon, California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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