Ecologist

What Responsibilities Will I Have?

• Administer field studies to gain information on test subjects
• Analyze collected data through specific software systems
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• Stay current on environmental laws and regulations
• Provide construction observations related to ecological receptors (any plant, person or animal that is potentially affected by a contaminant)
• Provide wetland determination, delineation and associated reporting
• Survey areas and identify species to record their existence in an area and ensure species numbers are staying consistent to the surroundings
• Study variations in the environment and their cause and effects
• Have GIS (geographic information system: a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all types of data) experience in analyzing, evaluating and preparing information
• Write various reports such as wetland delineation and function assessments
• Maintain proper documentation of findings and concerns within the environment
• Provide environmental inspection and monitoring of construction projects
• Coordinate with various governmental agencies
• Provide educational programs to the public
• Complete aquatic assessments of environments like streams and rivers
• Prepare permit applications and other technical documents in compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations
• Prepare wetland mitigation plans and designs