Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated individual to join the growing team in our Raleigh, NC office. We are looking for an individual to help develop, coordinate, and implement land management activities for a variety of stream, wetland, and other restoration sites. Land management activities involve promoting the long-term ecological health of project sites necessary to support project success and ecological design. Work relates to enhancement of native plant communities, invasive species management, stream stabilization, conservation easement compliance, landowner relations, and wildlife management. This position is responsible for identifying land management issues on sites, developing management plans, and driving implementation. The Stewardship Associate’s role will involve both hands-on work and coordination with sub-contractors. The Stewardship Associate will also be responsible for monitoring and documenting current conditions on sites and working collaboratively across restoration project teams.
Company Information
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. was founded in 2007 and focuses on stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning and assessment, and water quality management. With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, Wildlands Engineering provides water resources engineering, ecosystem restoration, mitigation banking, and consulting services to an array of clients, including local and state government and conservation organizations. Our dedicated, motivated, and highly trained team has experience in all aspects of stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning and assessment, and water quality management. Wildlands Engineering is committed to a watershed and ecosystem approach to ecological restoration and water quality management, and we provide exceptional services to our clients in an uncompromisingly ethical, innovative, and time-sensitive manner.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Promote the long-term ecological health of project sites necessary to support project success and ecological design
· Invasive species management
· Ensure conservation easement areas comply with mandates of recorded conservation easements
· Wildlife management
· Stream stabilization efforts
· Erosion control
· Provide upkeep of fences, gates, and other infrastructure associated with project sites
· Effective communication and coordination with team members, other staff, and sub-contractors
· Meeting deadlines with a willingness to react positively to changes in priorities
• 1 to 2 years of experience related to the key responsibilities and requirements of the job
• A four-year degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, or other related field.
• Understands ecological processes important to riparian and wetland restoration in the southeastern United States
• Southeastern native and invasive plant identification skills
• GIS proficiency
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Adhere to company safety policy and OSHA safety procedures
Preferred Qualifications
• Field monitoring practices including vegetation sampling, soil sampling, pebble counts, and stream morphology assessments
• Experience interfacing with landowners and agency officials
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Technical writing experience
• Experience using power equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, and handheld power tools. A chainsaw safety certification is additionally preferred.
Physical Demands
• Ability to frequently walk over rough, uneven surfaces
• Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical exertion
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• The requirements of the job and the physical demands are performed in outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat or cold. Other adverse factors may include exposure to ticks and poison ivy.
• The successful applicant must be willing and able to apply herbicides safely and effectively according to label regulations, laws, and best management practices.
Email (preferred method): resumes@wildlandseng.com; subject line: Stewardship Associate
Fax: (704) 332-3306
Mailing Address: Wildlands Engineering, 312 W Millbrook Rd. #225, Raleigh, NC 27607