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The Senior Ecologist will provide technical expertise and assistance associated with environmental services projects.\nResponsibilities\nLead and/or supervise field investigations and data interpretation.\nAssist in training junior staff.\nComplete documentation and technical reports.\nResponsible for completing and overseeing other natural resource related projects including wetland delineations, stream determinations, permitting, and other types of protected species surveys.\nCommunicate between staff, managers, agency personnel and clients.\nComplete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, wildlife or other related curriculum\n 5-10 years of experience working with natural resource related projects \n Basic computer skills (proficient with Microsoft Suite)\n Excellent writing skills and ability to interpret and present field data in technical reports.\n Experience and positive relationships with regulatory agencies\n Willingness to travel for consecutive days/nights.\n Ability to carry heavy equipment (approximately 50 lbs.) long distances in field conditions.\n Familiarity with the ESA consultation process-preferred\n Ability to identify southeastern vegetation preferred.\n Knowledge and familiarity with Trimble GPS, MicroStation/GeoPak, and GIS preferred.\n Experience with transportation-related projects, particularly NCDOT projects, preferred.\n Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment.\nWorking Conditions\nThe characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\nThis position will be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. \nWork will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.\nMust be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.\nMust be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.\nMust have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.\nWeekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.\nAdditional physical duties may be required as necessary.\nCompany Overview and Benefits\nNV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.\nOur work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.\nAt NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. 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