Habitat Restoration Specialist

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• Pasadena, Santa Barbara Practice / Department : Habitat Restoration Internal Title : Habitat Restoration Specialist III-IV Work Environment : Hybrid Compensation : $75,000 - $120,000 annually
• Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
• Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States.
• Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations , and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
• Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
• Learn more about our award-winning culture , the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
• Who You Are As an employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
• Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation .
• How You’ll Make an Impact We are currently seeking a full-time, self-motivated individual with proven professional experience in ecological restoration to join our Habitat Restoration Team.
• This position will have abundant professional growth and career advancement opportunities as well as expanded responsibilities consistent with the recipient’s skills and motivations.
• Duties and Responsibilities Lead the development of written restoration planning and design documents including Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans and Conceptual Restoration Plans.
• Lead and conduct field work associated with site assessments and long-term biological monitoring of mitigation / restoration sites.
• Collect field data utilizing point intercept transect, quadrat, relevé, and other sampling methodologies.
• Conduct statistical analysis of collected data sets.
• Prepare written technical reports including site assessments and annual monitoring reports for habitat restoration projects.
• Perform observations of restoration implementation / construction and prepare punch list field reports for projects.
• Lead design and planning for mitigation, revegetation, and restoration projects.
• Interpret habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and other general biological resources surveys and report documents.
• Manage projects including project workflow, budget tracking, financial performance, sub-consultant coordination, etc.
• Draft scopes and costs for proposal efforts.
• Assist with resource agency permitting.
• Coordinate with in-house biologists, restoration ecologists, landscape architects and engineers.
• Conduct habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, vegetation mapping, jurisdictional delineations, and other general biological survey assignments.
• Minimum Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in Restoration Ecology, Environmental Science, Earth System Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, or other applicable environmental field with strong ecological background. 5+ years of experience in habitat restoration planning and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to draft and edit technical documents.
• Able to conduct strenuous field work in hot weather (over 100 F) and in steep terrain conditions.
• Work may involve assignments in remote locations with overnight stays and working individually.
• License to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following :

Excellent technical writing skills.  Compensation :

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