Ecologist
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Science
Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Ecology
Staff Ecologist I
Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist I to join our team in Fresno, California. We provide consulting services to public, private, and non-profit clients in California and across the United States. Our team supports projects from early planning and design through construction and long-term environmental monitoring. This role offers hands-on learning opportunities while supporting real-world projects from start to finish.
What You'll Do- Conduct field surveys and collect ecological data, including flora and fauna inventories, wetland delineations, soil and water sampling, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring
- Prepare daily survey and monitoring reports and assist senior staff with environmental reports and technical documentation
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure field activities are completed safely and on schedule
- Maintain field equipment and assist with database entry and management of ecological data
- Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field
- 0–2 years of relevant work, internship, or academic field experience
- Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations is a plus
- Ability to support environmental analysis and associated documentation
- Familiarity with GIS tools and ecological data platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Salary Range:
$30 - $33
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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