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Arborist/Restoration Ecologist

Location: Baltimore, MD, preferred. Charleston, SC; Raleigh, NC; and Cleveland, OH
Salary: $78,000.00 - $98,000.00

Biohabitats is seeking an Arborist/Restoration Ecologist with a minimum of five years’ experience in the Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion to join our growing team. 

 

The ideal candidate will have training and practical experience in forest ecology with an understanding of arboricultural practices and strong tree identification skills. The candidate should also demonstrate a general understanding of and experience with core disciplines relevant to the assessment and restoration of inland and coastal wetlands, riparian systems, and grasslands and meadows within the diverse ecosystems of the mid-Atlantic and southeastern states. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and landscape architects to support biodiversity restoration, climate change adaptation, environmental justice and green infrastructure work for government, private and non-governmental organizations. 

 

Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute. 

 

We provide outstanding benefits. Click on ‘Learn about our benefits’ on our Careers page to find out more. 

 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Perform forest characterizations and conditions assessments, tree risk assessments, ecological field studies, and reporting for a variety of ecosystem projects. 

• Support all aspects of ecological restoration project delivery including planning, assessments, design, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring.  

• Compile project findings (e.g. forest and habitat condition, priority conservation areas, soil health, model results, stakeholder surveys, mapping, survey, etc.) into cohesive and comprehensive deliverables (e.g. reports, management plans, renderings, contract drawings and specifications, cost estimates, etc.). 

• Review project deliverables for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and adherence to local and regional planning objectives. 

• Participate in client meetings, community and stakeholder engagements, and industry events. 

 

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge 

• Demonstrated academic and professional experience in forest ecology, field and desktop ecological assessment, and flora and fauna identification in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. 

• Understanding of common and emerging threats to Eastern Temperate Forests and ability to recognize field indicators of these threats (e.g., pests, diseases, deer pressure). 

• Understanding of the biological and physical processes that drive ecosystem functions and a foundation of conservation planning and ecological design principles such as forest and wetland science, river and stream dynamics, coastal resilience, landscape design, nature-based design, green infrastructure, and/or climate adaptations.  

• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks for ecological restoration projects. 

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment. 

• Willingness to travel to the Great Lakes, Southeast, and Hudson River Bioregions. 

 

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge 

• Experience with geographic information systems (e.g., ArcGIS). 

• Restoration construction, plant installation, and non-native invasive species control oversight experience. 

• Experience in the preparation of construction specifications and cost estimates. 

• Society of American Forester (SAF) Certified Forester. 

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). 

• Experience in community engagement. 

• Working understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles. 

 

Years of Relevant Experience 

• 5-10 years of relevant experience 

 

Education 

• BS or MS in a Forestry, Arboriculture or ecology-related field of study (Restoration Ecology, Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, etc.) 

 

Professional Registration 

• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within six months 

• Relevant certification or ability to obtain within six months is a plus (e.g., Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Professional Wetland Scientist, Licensed Soil Scientist, etc.) 

Location 

Chesapeake / Delaware Bays Bioregion, Baltimore, MD, preferred. Candidates based in locations where other Bioregional offices are established may also be considered.  These include Charleston, SC; Raleigh, NC; and Cleveland, OH.   

 

Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in our Bioregional offices during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel. 

 

To Apply 

Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered. 

Arborist/Restoration Ecologist at Biohabitats

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/. 

Biohabitats is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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