KCI is hiring a mid-level environmental scientist to help lead our land management and monitoring activities at multiple ecological restoration sites throughout Wisconsin. The position will be based in Madison, WI. Position duties include ecological land management, stream and wetland survey, monitoring and delineation, vegetation restoration, invasive species management, data collection, report writing and permit applications.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
- 4+ years of professional consulting experience in natural resources or restoration ecology preferred.
- Applicant should possess demonstrated experience in the field of wetland or stream restoration and natural resource mitigation, assessment, and monitoring methodologies.
- Applicant should possess an understanding of watershed hydrology and ecological restoration design. Prior experience with stream restoration design is a plus.
- Applicant should possess knowledge of invasive species management and familiarity/ability to operate chainsaws, brush cutters, ATVs, and tractors.
- Applicant will be expected to safely mix and apply herbicides
- Applicant should possess experience using ESRI suite of products including ArcMap 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Field Maps. Experience with other GIS systems is a plus.
- This position will include a significant amount of travel for field work.
- Performance of duties will, at times, be physically strenuous and involve exposure beautiful Wisconsin landscapes and varying weather conditions.
- This position requires a motor vehicle record check and a valid driver’s license.
- Travel throughout the state with multiple overnights is required for this position
- Current Wisconsin DATCP herbicide applicator license or ability to obtain license.
- Must be able to lift weights up to 50lbs, wear personal protective equipment and be familiar with field equipment operation.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
- Minimum of 4- 8 years of experience.
- Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.