Join Our Team to Make an Impact! 

At Heartland Ecological Group, Inc., we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. As a woman owned business rooted in Wisconsin, we’re committed to excellence in ecological solutions across the Midwest. Our team works on high-impact projects in natural resource assessments, GIS, regulatory compliance, and restoration for a wide variety of clients. Join us to help shape resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities. 

Why Choose Heartland? 

• Community and Collaboration: Experience a supportive, close-knit work environment where every team member’s input is valued. You’ll work directly alongside our leadership team and senior scientists on meaningful projects that make a difference. 
• Professional Growth: We’re growing, and we prioritize our team’s development. With direct mentorship from expert ecologists, you’ll have the opportunity to build skills and advance your career in environmental science and regulatory policy. 
• Diverse and Impactful Work: Gain exposure to a wide range of field and office tasks—from GIS mapping and ecological assessments to native restoration and compliance monitoring—ensuring your work stays engaging and fulfilling. 
• Robust Benefits: Competitive compensation, health and dental coverage, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, and performance bonuses. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and career longevity. 

Position Overview 
We are seeking a mid to Senior level Wetland Delineation and Regulatory Specialist to join our team full-time (40+ hours per week). Applicants for this role are required to demonstrate the ability to lead wetland delineations independently with knowledge of the local, state, and federal wetland regulatory process. 
This role offers opportunities to engage in a variety of tasks, including: 

• Wetland delineation and assessment 
• Strategic regulatory planning and permitting 
• Wetland mitigation bank design and assessment 
• Ecological restoration planning and site monitoring 
• Wildlife habitat and botanical surveys 
• Environmental compliance observations 

Qualifications 

• Degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field 
• Minimum 5 years professional experience completing wetland delineations 
• Professional Wetland Assurance Certification is desirable, although not required 
• Proficient in native and nonnative plant identification 
• Field-ready: adaptable to remote, diverse field conditions 
• Strong communication and technical writing skills 
• Valid driver’s license; ability to walk up to five miles and lift up to 50 lbs