--- title: 'Ecological Restoration Supervisor II at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ecological-restoration-supervisor-ii-resource-environmental-solutions-llc-rcnykn46kg6m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Ecological Restoration Supervisor II at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC - **Company:** Resource Environmental Solutions LLC - **Location:** Jordan Minnesota, United States - **Posted:** 2026-05-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/res/jobs/5207532008 ## Job description At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here. RES is looking for a Restoration Supervisor II to join our growing team! As a Restoration Supervisor II, you’ll lead complex field operations on ecological restoration projects across your region. You’ll be responsible for task execution, safety leadership, quality control, and technician development across multiple sites. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, leads with confidence, and brings deep expertise in equipment, restoration practices, and safety standards. ## Why You’ll Love This Job - You’ll lead hands-on ecological restoration work that directly improves land, water, and wildlife. - You’ll work with a supportive team that values accountability, safety, and restoration excellence. - You’ll train and mentor Restoration Technicians and help grow a performance-driven field culture. - You’ll manage tasks with autonomy and influence schedules, vendors, and site logistics. - You’ll gain exposure to diverse habitats, tools, and restoration techniques. A day in life You’ll begin with a tailgate safety meeting—often leading or coaching others to run it. Then, you’ll mobilize crews and equipment across sites, checking on progress and ensuring that field tasks align with planting plans, E&S guidelines, or invasive species standards. You’ll monitor quality and safety, identify hazards, and complete safety reports, inspections, and ERP contributions. You may jump in to operate equipment, perform QA/QC on subcontractors, or train techs on equipment maintenance and herbicide handling. Throughout the day, you’ll communicate with Restoration Managers and Operations Managers on project timelines, staffing needs, and schedules. You’ll review timecards, expense reports, and assist in orienting new team members—all while keeping restoration quality and crew safety as top priorities. Physical requirements: Please note that we also work outside come rain or come shine, and are exposed to insects including ticks and mosquitoes, or poisonous plants such as poison ivy. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is needed. We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following: - High School Diploma or GED - 4+ years of ecological restoration experience - Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (in relevant categories) - S130/190 Prescribed Burn Certification (as required by region) - Experience operating and training others on large trucks, trailers, UTVs, sprayers, skid steers, and more - Proficiency with GPS mapping systems and restoration reporting tools - Experience leading crews across multiple sites and task types - Familiarity with project plans, specs, QA/QC procedures, and contractor oversight - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and mapping/takeoff software What will make you stand out: - A track record of developing and mentoring high-performing field teams - Strong safety leadership and hazard remediation expertise - Ability to contribute to field strategy and provide schedule recommendations - Experience assigning CEU credit paths for licensed field staff You Will Thrive in This Job If - You lead by example in the field - You take pride in your team's safety, efficiency, and quality - You’re confident training others and holding high standards - You can prioritize quickly and work independently across dynamic job sites Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES. RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About Resource Environmental Solutions LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The largest dedicated nature-based solutions provider in the U.S., focused on restoring lands and waters to solve environmental challenges like water quality, flood resiliency, and biodiversity loss. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Environmental Services / Ecological Restoration / Nature-Based Solutions - **Target Customers**: Government agencies, developers, infrastructure firms, energy companies, and any organization needing environmental mitigation, water resource solutions, or conservation offset credits. - **Mission**: “Restore our land and waters with ecological integrity and innovation, project by project.” - **Vision**: “Restoring a resilient Earth for a modern world.” ## Products & Services - **Wetland Mitigation**: Designing, constructing, and permanently preserving wetland systems to compensate for unavoidable impacts from development. - **Stream & Floodplain Restoration**: Rehabilitating impaired streams and floodplains to improve hydrology, water quality, and habitat. - **Species Habitat Conservation**: Protecting and restoring habitats for special-status animal species (28 species protected to date) and prairie/upland ecosystems. - **Coastal Restoration**: Restoring shorelines, terraces, and tidal systems to enhance coastal stability and resilience. - **Water Quality Solutions**: Implementing projects that remove water quality nutrients (over 20,700 pounds removed all-time). - **Conservation Banking**: Establishing permanently preserved mitigation banks (on over 1,097,132 acres of land conserved and protected) that generate saleable credits for developers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Funding**: Not disclosed (private company). No public funding rounds reported. - **Key Metrics**: - **Total acres under land conserved & protected**: 1,097,132 acres - **Wetlands restored**: 88,429 acres - **Streams restored**: 690 miles - **Shoreline & terrace restored**: 431 miles - **Trees planted**: 28,140,473 - **Special-status animal species protected**: 28 species - **Water quality nutrients removed**: 20,700+ pounds - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Growth Signals**: Operates in every major eco-region across the U.S.; maintains a large portfolio of mitigation banks and restoration projects; strong hiring pipeline (36+ current open positions at the time of data retrieval). ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale & Experience**: The nation’s largest dedicated nature-based solutions provider, with an unmatched portfolio of large-scale, permanently conserved projects. - **Full In-House Team**: Projects are designed, built, and monitored by an integrated team spanning engineering, construction, ecological science, and regulatory expertise — ensuring performance guarantees. - **Long-Term Stewardship**: Projects are designed to be self-sustaining and are permanently preserved, providing long-term ecological uplift and reducing liability for clients. - **Deep Local Presence**: Teams live and work in every major U.S. eco-region, offering deep local biodiversity and water resource expertise. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Nature-Based Solutions**: Expanding the use of natural systems (wetlands, floodplains, coastal zones) to solve urgent community and infrastructure challenges. - **Integrated Project Delivery**: Strengthening the "study, design, build, monitor" model to guarantee ecological outcomes. - **Water & Climate Resilience**: Prioritizing projects that deliver measurable improvements to flood resiliency, water quality, and coastal stability — directly addressing climate change impacts. - **Talent & Team Growth**: Actively recruiting across engineering, science, project management, and field operations to support a growing project pipeline. ## Why Work Here - **Purpose-Driven Mission**: Every role contributes directly to measurable environmental restoration — restoring land, water, and ecosystems for future generations. - **Culture**: Emphasizes passion, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, integrity, and adaptability. Described as a home for lifelong learners who want to solve complex ecological problems. - **Team Structure**: Cross-functional teams including field crews, engineers, scientists, and administrative staff working together on large-scale restoration projects. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Some positions (e.g., Water Resources Engineer III) are explicitly listed as remote. Others are office-based or field-based across multiple U.S. locations. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Competitive salaries and benefits - 401(k) with employer match - Vacation, sick time, parental leave, and floating holidays for volunteer time - Tuition reimbursement for career advancement and skill development - **Learning & Growth**: Offers internships across disciplines (engineering, ecology, construction); provides hands-on field experience in ecological restoration. ## Sources 1. [RES Official Website - About Us](https://res.us/home/about-us/) 2. [RES Careers - Open Positions (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/res) 3. 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