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Primary Locations: IL, Elmhurst, 910 S. Riverside Drive Suite 5, 60126
Requisition ID: 195427
Position: Senior Environmental Specialist (SES) - Senior Level
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Start Date: TBD
Work Experience: 3-5 years experience
Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG), has opportunities for an experienced Environmental Restoration Specialist. DRG is a leader in the natural resource and forestry consulting industries. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, streambank, bluff restoration as well as traditional landscape maintenance to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest.
Position Description and Responsibilities Duties: The Senior Environmental Specialist will provide our government, utility, commercial, private and not-for-profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage natural resources and comply with policies. Understand the contract needs and specifications of clients and their customers and develop appropriate solutions. Inspect a wide range of habitats, both natural and disturbed, and assess their condition, health and functionality according to client specifications. Identify local species, understand their typical characteristics and recognize common diseases and pests. Extensive contact and communication with clients to report on the status of projects identify problems and develop solutions. Individuals will represent the company and the client at professional meetings and will communicate ideas, technical information and industry intelligence as appropriate. Supervise, train and lead teammates in a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, streambank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, prescribed burning, traditional landscape management, installations and other types of habitat restoration, in coordination with the Project Management Team. Majority of work is outdoors, often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws, mowers, etc...
- 3-5 years experience in Natural resource consulting and/or restoration experience required
- Driver’s license and clean driving record are required, ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required
- Prescribed Burn Management certifications and experience
- Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification is preferred
- Illinois Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicators License or ability to gain certification required
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Two-to-four-year degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Hydrology, Soil Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience in similar position is preferred.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google.
- ISA certification preferred
Full time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.
If additional information is needed contact Nazario Rivas at nazario.rivas@davey.com
What We Offer:*
- 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: Send-A-Friend.
- 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, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
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 at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
