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Description Your role at GEI. GEI's Upstate New York offices in Ithaca and Buffalo are seeking a Senior Ecologist / Project Manager to broaden the existing Ecology Practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in an ecological discipline beyond wetland delineation and permitting and be able to generate work through their current relationships and client network. These disciplines may include ecological restoration, threatened and endangered species surveys and permitting, aquatic/fisheries biology, coastal resilience, ecotoxicology and eco risk, climate change risk assessment, resilience planning, or other. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Help grow the Upstate NY Ecology practice by diversifying our skillset and actively developing new business. Training and mentorship of junior ecologists. Management of clients, projects, and tasks. Travel and field work as necessitated by projects. Minimum Qualifications BS in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or equivalent. MS is a plus. 10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting and business development. Expertise in an ecological discipline beyond wetland delineation and permitting. Active network of existing clients, contacts, and leads. Strong technical writing, report preparation, and communication skills. Valid U.S. Driver's license. We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here . Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here . GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Pay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00/year Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program Rewards and Recognition GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k) Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here ) A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion And More...

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Functional Demands: Sedentary x Light Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting 4-6 hours Standing 4-6 hours Walking 2-6 hours Climbing 0-1 hours Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 0-30 pounds Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Carrying objects 4-6 hours Push/pull 0-1 hours Twisting 1-2 hours Bending 2-3 hours Reaching forward 2-3 hours Reaching overhead 1-2 hours Squat/kneel/crawl 2-4 hours Wrist position deviation 0-1 hours Pinching/fine motor skills 1-2 hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion 4-6 hours Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hours Talk or hear 6-8 hours Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision x Far Vision x Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination x Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception x Hearing x Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens x Chemical x Airborne communicable diseases x Extreme temperatures x Radiation x Uneven surfaces or elevations x Extreme noise levels x Dust/particular matter x Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours : x 8 10 12 Other work hours Note that typical ecological staff have highly variable schedules. On average, an ecological staff person may spend around two-thirds of their time in the office and one-third in the field. A typical field day may be 2-8 hours. A typical work week may have 1-2 field days. GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. GEI Consultants

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