Restoration/Reclamation Specialist - Lander, WY at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Casper, Wyoming

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are therefore seeking a driven professional to support our one-of-a-kind Colorado-based Mine Closure, Water Quality & Hydrology Group in land and water rehabilitation and the advancement of reclamation and ecological restoration sciences. We currently have an opening for a full-time Restoration/Reclamation Specialist based in Lander, Wyoming, which is located at the foot of Wyoming spectacular Wind River Range and a three-hour drive to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This position requires extensive travel in remote areas of Wyoming and other states. The successful candidate will work closely with Principal and Project Scientists, Engineers, and Project Managers to advance reclamation and ecological restoration sciences by successfully executing existing ecological and soil conservation, restoration, and management projects.

Your Role:

• Qualitative/quantitative vegetation monitoring and data compilation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Assist senior staff with noxious and invasive weed management analysis, planning, permitting, and weed control and eradication activity management, and reporting.
• Assisting senior staff with soil erosion and conservation, and channel and slope stability monitoring and data compilation, analysis and interpretation.
• Ecological restoration, mitigation, and reclamation site reconnaissance.
• Assist senior staff with analysis, options evaluation, planning, permitting, design, and construction oversight and reporting.
• Assist senior staff with physical, chemical, and environmental hazard recognition, assessment, and reporting.
• Assist senior staff with environmental compliance and monitoring, and 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.
• The position will require travel and performance of physically demanding field work typically related to environmental monitoring and sampling, site reconnaissance and reclamation/construction oversight.

• Bachelor's degree in Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Ecology, Botany, Ecology, Soil Science or related field and 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, willingness to work as part of team and take on leadership positions, when needed, and the ability to stay positive and effective during long days in the field.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoy working outdoors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills and proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft-based software, including MS Excel for data analysis and MS Word for report preparation.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong background or coursework and/or experience in either Rangeland Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Botany, and/or related fields with emphasis in field work or studies.
• Ability to key out plant species found in Wyoming -OR- have knowledge of plant taxonomy and soils in rangeland ecosystems.
• Understanding of plant taxonomy and ecology, ecological restoration, reclamation, soil science and weed management.
• Applicant must possess a valid driver's license, safe driving record.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: familiarity with ArcGIS and/or its applications, drone image capture and route planning, 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.
• Knowledge and/or experience with botanical and soil surveys and a variety of vegetation sampling techniques such as line intercept a plus.
• Experience with electronic field data collection devices and software (GPS units, handheld tablets, Avenza, and ESRI's Field Maps) a plus.
• First Aid/CPR certification. Wilderness First Aid a plus.

Target salary range: 45,000 to 60,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About Tetra Tech:

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 employees21,000 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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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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.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 117 ECA