Acoustic Bat Biologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution
• 3+ years of experience with bat acoustical data, monitoring, and management 
• Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, bat acoustic analysis, including manual vetting and identification of Endangered Species Act-listed species (e.g., Indiana bat [Myotis sodalis])
• Demonstrated aptitude in the R program
• Working knowledge of bat survey techniques, conservation issues, and distribution and habitat requirements
• Diligent observation skills a willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork in rural or wilderness settings, and flexibility in work assignments
• Ability to develop basic reports from field notes and data 
• Ability to work at a desk or in the field for long periods of time
• Aptitude to follow instructions from project managers and biologists, interact effectively with coworkers, and to accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Precise and thorough data management and organization
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
• Prior to employment with Stantec, this position will require the successful completion of a physical and drug screening

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience using bat call analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope Pro and AnalookW Sonobat, BCID) Experience conducting bat capture and tracking surveys
• Experience with collecting known call data 
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Familiarity with digital data collection methods such as ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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