[ES_JOBS_NET] Ecologist – Climate Change Specialist, AECOM, Oakland, California

Christine Wiedinmyer Christine.Wiedinmyer at Colorado.EDU
Mon Jul 16 13:51:02 MDT 2018


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Ecologist – Climate Change Specialist, Oakland, California


Business Line Environment

Position Title Ecologist – Climate Change Specialist

United States of America - California

Oakland

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Ecologist - Climate Change Specialist for immediate employment for the Oakland, CA office. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

·        Works with a team of engineers, scientists, and sustainability planners to support climate change vulnerability and risk assessments and adaptation strategies, focusing on natural systems and habitats, that consider an array of climate impacts, including sea level rise, precipitation, and temperature

·        Provide nature-based restoration and green infrastructure solutions to sea level rise and other climate resiliency projects

·        Act as technical resource in the climate science arena, including having a solid understanding of the current state of the science associated with climate change ecology

·        Exhibit a broad understanding of local, regional, and national policies and guidance related to climate science and climate change adaptation planning with respect to natural resources

·        Conduct field site visits and biological and ecological surveys to collect relevant data

·        Coauthor planning documents, technical reports, environmental permit applications, and data entry

·        Accompany senior staff to client meetings and serve as technical liaison to other team members

·        Remain active in the relevant academic, scientific, and professional community through presentations and participation in relevant seminars, conferences and symposiums and other activities

·        Manage tasks and ensure that task-related work is completed on schedule and within the allocated budget

·        Serve as Deputy Project Manager on project work, assisting with project budget, milestone, and timeline management

Minimum Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology, or Natural Resources related field

·        2+ years of experience in environmental planning, natural resources permitting, or restoration ecology, including working knowledge of the federal and state Endangered Species Act

·        1+ year of consulting experience working in fast-paced dynamic environment

·        Working knowledge of climate change and ecological impacts to habitats and systems

·        Ability to communicate and translate science to both technical and non-technical audiences

·        Strong detail-oriented work style, with excellent oral and written communication skills, and an accommodating and proactive attitude

Preferred Qualifications

·        Master’s degree in climate ecology-related field (e.g. Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources with emphasis in climate change related science)

·        2+ years experience in climate change area

·        Working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, ESA, 1600 LSAA, 401/404 CWA permitting

·        Statistical modeling in R; ability to work independently in R

·        Coastal adaptation and restoration ecology experience

·        California coastline and California Delta climate change ecology experience

·        Wildlife corridors experience with relation to landscape and climate change

What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AECOM, employee's safety and security are our top Safeguarding core value. All employees are expected to set the highest level of safety expectation in their work, display the highest level of safe behavior, and actively participate in AECOM's Safety For Life Program. SH&E is a part of our company culture and participation is required for all employees.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM.

Job Category Sciences

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 189779BR

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status

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