Ecological Restoration Technician

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants' Ecological Restoration Group is looking for additional team members (HR Title: Ecological Restoration Technician) to assist during our Fall 2023 field season. This position will predominantly require work in southwest Michigan and the greater Chicago, Illinois (and surrounding) area. This position will require frequent travel to complete restoration projects throughout the Midwest.  This position is a temporary, hourly position.  This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.

What you will accomplish

• Work in a team setting to complete restoration plantings, bank/soil stabilization, trail construction, wetland enhancement, vegetation monitoring and data collection.
• Effectively communicate with other project team members and follow instructions well
• Implement and complete tasks and responsibilities delegated by Field Supervisors
• Take positive action and accountability for assigned work
• Perform invasive plant management (as )needed

Experience and qualifications for success

• Holds a Bachelor's degree (helpful, but not required)
• At least one year of direct work experience in a landscaping/construction capacity (desired)
• Experience at working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively execute tasks independently
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
• Previous herbicide application experience (desired)
• Certified Pesticide Applicators license (desired)
• Ability to perform herbicide application
• Previous erosion control experience is (desired)
• OSHA 10 and/or 40 hour certification (desired)
• Flexible during times of change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must hold a valid driver's license

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Chicago-based position can expect a hourly rate of $19.95/hour to $25.73/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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