Dear Fellow Ecolog-L Subscribers, I thought I’d drop you a quick note to see if anyone may be able to provide me some assistance as one of my most respected technical and research-focused environmental consulting clients has asked me to assist them in hiring a Principal level Ecologist to lead Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), natural resources and policy related projects throughout the United States.
Considering our ecology backgrounds, it seemed appropriate to touch bases with about this opportunity in the event you might happen to know someone (friend, associate or colleague) who might be interested in this exceptional career opportunity. my client, long considered one of the nation’s most respected scientific and innovative leaders in environmental research and consulting, has been at the forefront providing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary expertise in environmental sciences and natural resources. They’re exceptionally well known for their environmental information management, environmental economics and policy analysis practice on behalf of international, federal, state and tribal government agencies. They’ve been behind much of the regulatory and policy development / support of our country over the last twenty years and participated in some of the nation’s largest and most high profile natural resource assessment and advisory efforts. Today, they’re seeking a seasoned Ecologist / Biologist to serve as one of the firm’s Principals heading the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) practice. The ideal individual would have at least five years experience leading and directing projects revolving around assessment of injuries related to natural resources. This would include working on NRDA preliminary assessments, injury assessments, restoration planning / implementation, fate/transport modeling, field reporting, managing the collection and assessment of data, as well as developing reports and undertaking staff mentorship. Knowledge of ecosystem ecology, restoration ecology, biogeochemistry, ecological risk, toxicology assessment and natural resource damage assessments are many of the desired and key requisites the firm would like in the ideal individual. Candidates must have previous experience assessing human impacts (in research, agency, or consulting capacities) of surface water, soils and vegetation communities throughout the Northeast, Southwest and mountain regions of the U.S. This position requires an advanced degree in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Toxicology or related disciplines, with higher education and Ph.D. being a strong plus to consideration. This position is initially slotted to be based in either the Denver or Washington, DC region, but there’s some flexibility to location. This post would be in replacement of a one of the organization’s Principals that officially followed through on her vow of finally retiring to part time status after years of service with the firm and in government. An integrity-based company, the firm is driven to create scientific documentation that not only sets a standard for quality in the industry, but is based on proven science and is solidly defensible in the scientific community. As a bit of background, the organization has maintained itself over the years with a reputation for producing very high quality technical work which has resulted in establishment of a healthy mixture of public and some private sector clients. Because the company is very stable, they’ve always had the opportunity to go after and be involved with very interesting and innovative projects and, with key world and scientific leadership. Growing holistically with an organizational structure based on shared firm- wide resources, the company expands through business development and recruitment of individuals into the structure who become invested in the firm. Key to their continued success is assessment of transition planning for internal posts and on-going development of the next generation of company leadership under current management. Continuing this transition, they’re seeking to find a senior individual to come into the organization that could serve both as a project manager and hold group leadership responsibilities. Ideally this would be someone that could make an immediate impact as a new principal of the firm. The right person would be extremely capable and able to supervise / conduct technical work as well as continue to help build a successful practice. So beyond technical excellence, they’d be expected to manage complex client relationships, have a well defined interaction and negotiation skill set. Beyond very competitive compensation and performance bonuses, the firm has a strong benefits package (health / dental / medical, 401(k), AD&D insurance, life insurance, 125 cafeteria plan, flexible work schedule, etc.) and works hard to structure opportunities that help individuals develop and progress both personally and professionally. As this would be a Principal level opportunity, company ownership interest would be expected as part of the right individual joining the organization. If you happen to know someone who might be interested I would be very interested in a possible referral or speaking with them in the days ahead. Thank you very much for your time and any assistance you maybe able to provide. Best Regards, Michael De Safey Vice President, Sequence 2008 Opportunity Drive, Suite #150 Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: 916-782-6900 x202 Fax: 916-782-6307 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.sequencestaffing.com
