Where will you work (Central Florida)(Mosaic):  The successful candidate can work out of our FishHawk office or North Pasture office.  This position will cover our South Pasture and South Ft Meade mining locations.  In this role you will enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule.  You will also, be eligible to work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.  

We’re looking for an Ecologist to join our team at the South Pasture and South Fort Meade Mine locations. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise and lead various biological and ecological processes essential for mine reclamation, operations, and permitting. Your responsibilities will include managing wetlands mapping, assessments, report writing, monitoring activities, and overseeing contractors. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with regulatory agencies for site inspections and communications. If you’re passionate about ecology and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Organize field-based and data management/report writing activities

• Manage field projects and ecological administrative tasks

• Develop land management strategies for habitat creation and restoration projects

• Inspect and monitor pre- and post-mining habitats for various permit compliance criteria

• Prepare and review technical and annual reports

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures

• Interact with regulatory agencies for site inspections and communications

• Assist in budget estimations and manage project budgets

• Serve as an ecological advisor for public outreach projects

• Direct or assist contractors for reclamation projects and permitting support

• Set contractor goals for safety and audit contractors

• Develop or monitor contractor budgets

• Track and stay current on regulatory rules and requirements

• Set goals and prioritize wildlife management and relocation efforts

• Develop, support, or assist with permit applications and inspections

• Technical advisor for permitting inspections and attend public hearings

Ecologist II 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology/Geography, or equivalent.

• 3+ years of experience with biological and ecological assessments for permits, regulatory approvals and agencies

• Or 1+ yrs with master’s degree

Ecologist III

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology/Geography, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of experience with biological and ecological assessments for permits, regulatory approvals and manage large scale environmental projects

• Or 3+ yrs with master’s degree

Required for ALL Levels: 

• Proficiency with MS Office products, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or other related

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills

• Solid business acumen

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment

• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

Preferred for ALL Levels: 

• Certification such as: Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP), Certified Ecologist, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Authorized Gopher Agent, Drone Pilot, Herbicide Applicator License

• Experience with regulatory agencies negotiating and interpreting permit criteria

• Manage large scale ecological/restoration projects including development of management strategies, contracts, vendors, and budgets

• Experience with biological and ecological assessments for environmental permits

• SAP Business Applications experience a plus

Benefits Offered by Mosaic: 

• An attractive base salary with an annual incentive target

• A 9/80 working schedule with every other Friday off

• Hybrid schedule and flexible work location

• 11 paid holidays each year

• Generous 401k

• Paid vacation

• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors occasionally exposed to varying degrees of hot and cold environments during an entire workday.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.

• Able to lift approximately 50+ lbs. unassisted and occasionally

• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials 

• Able to hear, with or without correction

• Able to read, write and understand basic English

• Able to travel unassisted