WSP USA is seeking a Lead Forest Ecologist to join their California Earth and Environment Team. The ideal candidate has experience with federal land management, forest planning, NEPA analysis, and technical writing.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Ability to work remotely from any location in the US, while supporting projects nationally
