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Summary: Tetra Tech has a position for a Senior Restoration Ecologist based in Lander, Wyoming to support and expand our Colorado-based Mine Permitting and Closure Group. We are seeking a highly experienced individual interested in supporting existing projects and developing new opportunities in a challenging, competitive, and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work with Principal and Project Scientists, Engineers, and Project Managers to successfully execute existing ecological and soil conservation, restoration, and management projects, and will be expected to collaborate and develop programs and initiatives to secure additional work within the mining, oil and natural gas, transportation, or energy sectors.

Your Role:

• Plant taxonomy and ecology
• Qualitative/quantitative vegetation monitoring and data compilation, analysis and interpretation
• Noxious and invasive weed management analysis, options evaluation, planning, permitting, and weed control and eradication activity management, oversight, and reporting
• Soil erosion and conservation, and channel and slope stability monitoring and data compilation, analysis and interpretation
• Ecological restoration, mitigation and reclamation site reconnaissance, analysis, options evaluation, planning, permitting, design, and construction oversight and reporting
• Physical, chemical, and environmental hazard recognition, assessment and reporting
• Environmental compliance and monitoring document and report preparation
• Verbal and written communications and close collaboration with clients, colleagues, private landowners, construction contractors, private consultants, non-governmental and conservation agencies, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders
• Staff and office management

• Bachelor's degree in Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Ecology, or Soil Science
• 15-20 years of ecological, soil conservation and reclamation experience
• Advanced understanding of p lant taxonomy and ecology, ecological restoration, reclamation, soil science and weed management
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: site and geomorphic grading and earthworks design; cover designs and soil, plant and plant root interrelationships; surface water hydrology and channel and soil stabilization methods; light and heavy earthwork construction, seeding and seedbed preparation methods and equipment; mining methods; mine hazard closure; contract document and technical specification preparation; geology and geochemistry.
• MSHA certification preferred.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or its applications, and field tablet applications and operations is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to summarize and statistically analyze scientific data and site reconnaissance information in concise, readable language
• An ability to solve complex ecological, reclamation and soil issues
• An understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory programs and permitting requirements
• Strong skills and proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft-based software, including MS Excel for data analysis and MS Word for report preparation.
• Budgeting, human resource administration and management, and development and execution of operating plans.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required.
• The position will require office, staff, and project management, travel and performance of physically demanding field work typically related to environmental monitoring and sampling, site reconnaissance and construction oversight.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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