Summer Ecology Project Associate (South East)

Overview

At RES, we believe that human progress and the restoration of nature’s resources can go hand in hand. Our belief made us what we are today - the nation’s leading ecological restoration company, with over 300 stream miles restored and conserved, 20,000,000 trees planted, and 15,000 acres of special-status species habitat established.

RES is currently accepting applications for a Summer Ecology Project Associate in our Raleigh, NC office. The assignment typically runs May-August, but the duration is negotiable based on your schedule. This is a full time position, you can expect our workweek to be of 40 hours.

The Mission: you will work with ecology, engineers and regulatory personnel to perform all aspects of fieldwork and assist with data entry and compilation of technical reports, under the supervision of a member of the Ecology team. 

You will learn about:

• Stream mitigation in North Carolina
• Stream restoration practices
• Basics of fluvial geomorphology and how it applies to stream restoration
• Riparian vegetation and restoration plantings

You will learn how to:

• Utilize survey equipment to conduct stream geomorphic surveys and identify and calculate morphologically significant parameters
• Use GPS and/or other field-based mobile applications to collect field data
• Conduct stream flow-, flood-, and groundwater-related measurements, and download gauge devices
• Identify NC native vegetation, especially trees
• Identify exotic invasive vegetation

What your day-to-day might look like?

Around 75% of your time you will be in the field! You will learn how to collect a variety of field data, including delineating streams and wetlands, monitoring vegetation, conducting biological and geomorphic stream surveys, and performing hydrologic monitoring!

Please be advised that we perform these tasks come rain or come shine and that working outside in harsh and adverse weather conditions (including both cold and hot environments) is part of the routine. You will also be walking long distances, traversing difficult terrain through thick vegetation, climbing, bending, lifting heavy objects, and performing other physical activities. We have projects all over the state of NC, so extensive travel with overnight stays is often required.

Around 25% of your time, you will be assisting in office work. You will be dealing with data entry and technical report preparation, as well as other restoration site maintenance and management tasks, so be ready to showcase your technical writing, communication skills, and attention to detail during the interview!

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties. 

Qualifications

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
• Ability to interpret environmental assessments
• Ability to interpret field maps
• Plant identification skills
• A love for the outdoors!

What will make you stand out?

• Experience using ArcPro
• Experience in surveying and the use of total station and/or other survey equipment
• Academic or professional experience directly related to ecological restoration
• Biological surveying experience
• Plant identification experience

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law