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Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.\nOur commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.\nJoin a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.\nReady to shape the future of resilient communities?\nVerdantas is seeking an experienced Staff Ecologist to join our Environmental team in Ohio. This position can be based in Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, or another Ohio office and is ideal for an environmental professional with 4 to 7 years of experience who is ready to independently perform ecological fieldwork, contribute to natural resource assessments and permitting, and support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nConduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat evaluations, and other ecological field studies with limited supervision. \nIdentify and characterize wetlands, streams, vegetation communities, and sensitive environmental resources. \nCollect, manage, and interpret field data using GPS and GIS-based applications while maintaining accurate project documentation.\nComplete USACE wetland data forms, ORAM, QHEI, HHEI, and related ecological assessments. \nPrepare technical reports, environmental documentation, permit applications, and supporting project deliverables. \nSupport and coordinate environmental permitting with USACE, OEPA, ODNR, USFWS, and other regulatory agencies.\nCollaborate with ecologists, scientists, engineers, and project managers, providing technical input on multidisciplinary projects. \nPlan and perform fieldwork throughout Ohio and surrounding states, including occasional overnight travel, while helping coordinate field schedules and project needs. \nWhat You Bring: ·\nBachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, or a related field. \n4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in ecological consulting, natural resources, environmental permitting, or a related field. \nDemonstrated experience conducting wetland delineations, ecological field studies, plant identification, and stream or habitat assessments. \nWorking knowledge of USACE wetland delineation methodologies and federal, state, and local environmental permitting requirements.\nProficiency with GPS, GIS, and mobile field data collection tools, with the ability to organize and interpret field information. \nStrong communication, organization, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with experience preparing client-ready documentation.\nAbility to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. \nAbility to perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions. · Willingness to travel and work extended field hours during peak field seasons. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nEnvironmental consulting experience supporting infrastructure, land development, energy, or natural resource projects. \nExperience coordinating field activities, supporting project schedules and budgets, or mentoring junior staff. \nStrong knowledge of Midwest plant identification, wetland ecology, soils, and aquatic resources. \nExperience with ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, or similar geospatial and field data collection applications.\nApplied experience with ORAM, QHEI, HHEI, USACE wetland delineation procedures, and environmental permit application development. \nGrow Your Career with Verdantas\nAt Verdantas, you will contribute your established ecological field and technical expertise to projects throughout Ohio and the Midwest. 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