Lead Forest Ecologist
WSP Global Inc.
- San Francisco, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
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Your Impact
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
Who You Are Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Ability to work remotely from any location in the US, while supporting projects nationally.
Compensation Expected Salary: $ 95,400- $141, 680
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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