Ecological Restoration Supervisor jobs in United States
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Resource Environmental Solutions LLC · 3 days ago

Ecological Restoration Supervisor

RES is a company focused on restoration and sustainability, seeking individuals who are passionate about making a lasting environmental impact. The Restoration Supervisor I will lead field crews in restoring ecosystems, executing planting and invasive species management plans, and ensuring safety and quality in restoration tasks.

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Responsibilities

Start your day by conducting a daily tailgate safety meeting, reviewing proper PPE usage, and ensuring all crew members are aware of the day’s hazards and safety protocols
Head out to a project site to coordinate and supervise ecological restoration tasks. This includes safely operating large trucks, UTVs, brush cutter, skid steers, and other essential equipment
You will use GPS mapping systems to navigate the field and ensure that all restoration activities—primarily planting and seeding—are executed according to project plans and quality standards
Work with team members in identifying native and invasive species, proper herbicide mixing and application, plant and seed installation, and equipment maintenance procedures
You will perform quality assurance checks on both in-house operations and subcontractor work, taking corrective actions when necessary to uphold project specifications and safety guidelines
Complete administrative tasks such as coding timecards, submitting expense reports, and uploading field photographs
Collaborate with the Restoration Manager and Operations Manager to update project schedules, review manpower estimates, and communicate resource needs or project updates

Qualification

Ecological restoration experiencePlanting plans knowledgeHerbicide applicationEquipment operationGPS mapping systemsCPR-AED/First Aid certificationCommercial Pesticide Applicator LicenseCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Minimum of 3+ years of ecological restoration experience with a strong grasp of planting plans, environmental standards (E&S, IPM, invasive management), and prescribed burn operations (holding valid S130/190 certifications as applicable)
Proficiency in operating large trucks (with trailers), UTVs, brush cutters, augers, chainsaws, skid steers, tractors, and sprayers
Strong background in identifying and executing equipment maintenance needs and procedures, with a proactive approach to minimizing downtime
Ability to mix and apply herbicides correctly and safely manage invasive species programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay project updates, provide solution-based feedback, and ensure clear communication across all levels
Valid CPR-AED/First Aid certification
A valid DOT medical card
A valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the applicable state(s)

Preferred

Experience using GPS mapping systems and basic mapping programs for planning and maintenance activities

Benefits

Per Diem and Hotel provided

Company

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Onex
2022-02-07Private Equity
2016-06-27Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Lorne Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
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Don Seaborn
Chief Growth Officer
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