Senior Associate Consultant | South Bend or Indianapolis

Position Overview

We are currently looking for experienced environmental consulting professionals. Davey Resource Group, Inc. has openings throughout South Bend, Indianapolis, and the Great Lakes region. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.

Selected candidates will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group project developers, biologists, and project managers on a variety of ecological restoration projects. The position involves preparing and supervising client proposals, technical report writing, and plan development for ecological restoration of upland, wetland and stream environments. Additional experience in environmental planning, permitting, monitoring, construction, wetland delineation and section 401/404 permitting is also a plus.

The primary focus of this position is to provide senior level project management and expertise, and to play a key role in the development of new projects, grant writing, networking, and identifying new client relationships and project opportunities. This may include attending conferences/workshops and public speaking.

• Minimum of a four-year degree in biology, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields.
• At least eight years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work.
• Proficient with state laws and environmental regulations.
• Valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Desired credentials include PWS, ESA Certified Ecologist, and/or CPESC.

Full-time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes the option to buy company stock after one year. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:
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• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio, has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you  learn more, visit

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations:
Up to 50%