Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Senior Ecologist Permitting Specialist/Project Manager
Matrix Design Group, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Matrix Design Group, Inc. – Senior Ecologist Permitting Specialist/Project Manager
Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee‑owned planning, engineering and environmental consulting firm, is actively seeking a Senior Ecologist – Permitting Specialist/Project Manager to join our Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix or San Antonio offices. As a company committed to diversity, respect and excellence, we offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees are encouraged to participate in wellness programs, social committees and community outreach programs.
Pay Range Base pay: $85,000 – $110,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permitting processes for wetland and stream restoration, habitat conservation and ecological resource management projects.
Provide technical expertise and regulatory guidance related to environmental permitting and compliance.
Conduct wetland delineations and ecological site assessments.
Develop and oversee mitigation design, adaptive management strategies and habitat restoration plans.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and project teams to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including ecologists, engineers, planners and landscape architects, to integrate ecological considerations into project designs.
Support public engagement, stakeholder outreach and agency coordination for permitting and conservation initiatives.
Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals and fostering client relationships.
Utilize GIS modeling, plant and soil data collection, and ecological analysis to inform project planning and decision‑making.
Prepare technical reports, permit applications and regulatory documentation to support project approvals.
Project Types
Stream and wetland restoration
Park and open space planning and management
Watershed and habitat conservation planning
Site and regional master planning
Fire mitigation and post‑fire restoration
Habitat mapping, vegetation monitoring and adaptive management
Essential Functions
Provide project management including maintaining scope, schedule and budget for projects.
Provide client relationship management.
Work knowledge of key federal and state wetland and waters rules and regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Environmental Policy Act and state wetland and waters rules.
Perform wetland surveys, functional assessments and surveys including Colorado Stream Quantification Tool, FACWet, and FACStream.
Wildlife habitat assessments and monitoring.
Provide plant identification and vegetation assessments.
Provide environmental compliance negotiation and oversight.
Prepare permit applications including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, Individual Permits, Regional General Permits, and Nationwide Permits.
Provide technical support for open space planning and design, stream restoration and development projects.
Provide soil sampling and analysis.
Lead report development and provide quality assurance/quality control.
Review Request for Proposals and lead proposal development.
Competencies
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with database creation and management.
Proficiency with GPS units and ArcGIS.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Initiative and ability to solve problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong background in environmental data management and analysis.
Networking and business development.
Ability to travel to the field and assist in field efforts.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, water resources, natural resource management, environmental policy or related field; master’s degree a plus.
Minimum 5 years of directly related experience.
Experience with providing data deliverables contract/client‑specified format.
Field analysis and sampling experience desired.
Valid driver’s license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
How to Apply Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Pay Range Base pay: $85,000 – $110,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permitting processes for wetland and stream restoration, habitat conservation and ecological resource management projects.
Provide technical expertise and regulatory guidance related to environmental permitting and compliance.
Conduct wetland delineations and ecological site assessments.
Develop and oversee mitigation design, adaptive management strategies and habitat restoration plans.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and project teams to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including ecologists, engineers, planners and landscape architects, to integrate ecological considerations into project designs.
Support public engagement, stakeholder outreach and agency coordination for permitting and conservation initiatives.
Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals and fostering client relationships.
Utilize GIS modeling, plant and soil data collection, and ecological analysis to inform project planning and decision‑making.
Prepare technical reports, permit applications and regulatory documentation to support project approvals.
Project Types
Stream and wetland restoration
Park and open space planning and management
Watershed and habitat conservation planning
Site and regional master planning
Fire mitigation and post‑fire restoration
Habitat mapping, vegetation monitoring and adaptive management
Essential Functions
Provide project management including maintaining scope, schedule and budget for projects.
Provide client relationship management.
Work knowledge of key federal and state wetland and waters rules and regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Environmental Policy Act and state wetland and waters rules.
Perform wetland surveys, functional assessments and surveys including Colorado Stream Quantification Tool, FACWet, and FACStream.
Wildlife habitat assessments and monitoring.
Provide plant identification and vegetation assessments.
Provide environmental compliance negotiation and oversight.
Prepare permit applications including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, Individual Permits, Regional General Permits, and Nationwide Permits.
Provide technical support for open space planning and design, stream restoration and development projects.
Provide soil sampling and analysis.
Lead report development and provide quality assurance/quality control.
Review Request for Proposals and lead proposal development.
Competencies
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with database creation and management.
Proficiency with GPS units and ArcGIS.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Initiative and ability to solve problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong background in environmental data management and analysis.
Networking and business development.
Ability to travel to the field and assist in field efforts.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, water resources, natural resource management, environmental policy or related field; master’s degree a plus.
Minimum 5 years of directly related experience.
Experience with providing data deliverables contract/client‑specified format.
Field analysis and sampling experience desired.
Valid driver’s license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
How to Apply Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr