Our Ecological Restoration team is growing and we are seeking an experienced and passionate Field Ecologist to join our team. As a Field Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in studying and understanding natural ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and environmental processes. Your work will contribute to conservation efforts, ecological research, and sustainable land management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of field experience and, ideally, hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

So who is V3? V3 Companies can be described in many ways: Most simply, we are a multidisciplinary firm offering civil engineering, contracting, environmental, planning, landscape architecture and surveying service. V3 is actively engaged in the career development of its employees and has programs in place for advancement, promotion, and ownership. Healthy employee behavior is incentivized through our REVITALIZE Wellness Program. We reward support from fellow employees through our High5! Employee Recognition Program. And our VSR Social Responsibility Program allows us to volunteer with partner organizations on paid time.

We focus on achieving our clients' objectives while cultivating a positive environment for our most valuable asset - our employees. If that describes the type of firm that you would like to join- then good news, we are adding to our team and we'd love to talk to you!

General responsibilities include:

• Carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management.
• Application of herbicide (hand wicking, backpack spraying, etc.).
• Perform general field labor and manual weed removal by hand, mowing, weed whipping.
• Installation of native plant plugs and erosion control.
• Conduct brush clearing, tree cutting and general chainsaw work.
• Participate in prescribed burning.
• Coordinate with construction foreman, project managers and ecologists.
• Assist with other duties as assigned or requested.
• Facilitate site assessments, field monitoring, and reporting.
• Project administration (define and input work orders, daily logs, and contract administration).

The Qualifications are:

• Associate/Bachelor degree in an environmental discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.
• A passion for ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of native and non-native plant species of the Chicago region.
• Background in natural area installation and management and/or agricultural knowledge related to planting and seeding in natural areas.
• Licensed herbicide applicator or ability to obtain the license through the state of Illinois state herbicide exam.
• Ability to perform physical labor throughout the year (lift/carry minimum 50 lbs).
• Competent in the use hand tools and equipment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic.

How about Benefits?

We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (with funding contribution from V3), 401(k) with up to 6% match, Flexibility Spending Accounts, life/disability Insurance, paid time off, volunteer paid time off, and holidays.

We also offer customized employee focused programs too such as our High5! Employee Recognition Program, our Career Charter Program where you meet regularly with your supervisor to craft a career that meets your goals and drives your passion, our award-winning REVITALIZE Wellness Program with individual and team walking/wellness challenges and our VSR Social Responsibility Program where you can get paid for volunteering with our partner charitable organizations.

V3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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.