Permitted Bat Biologist
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our scientists are experts in their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team in Texas (Austin, Houston, or Dallas) and Louisiana (Baton Rouge or New Orleans) as a Permitted Bat Biologist. In your position as a Permitted Bat Biologist, you will utilize your knowledge and experience to perform bat surveys and analysis to support environmental services projects. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work in the Gulf Region (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma) and potentially elsewhere in the United States.
Our team members can be involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, environmental impact assessment, habitat restoration, wetland characterizations, and water resources management.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead mist net survey sites for listed bat surveys
- Conduct vegetation inventories as it pertains to bat survey site description
- Complete aquatic assessments as they pertain to bat survey site description
- Perform background data reviews
- Submit environmental permit applications
- Review endangered resource records
- Support GPS data collection and mapping
- Use ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
- Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
- Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- USFWS Collecting Permit for Listed Bats is required
- Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is required
- Technical writing skills are necessary for this position
- Interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration for their own and the team's safety is important
- A positive attitude in all working conditions is key
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
- Detailed note-taking skills
- Understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required)
- Working knowledge of field sampling techniques
- Willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork
- Conscientious, organized, and disciplined
- Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center
- A good driving record and a valid driver’s license required
- Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather
- Travel may extend from a couple of nights up to 10 days
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in an environmental (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related field) discipline
Master’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution is a plus
5+ years of related experience
Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region
Experience with radio telemetry and roost emergence counts
Comfortable with computers and Trimble handheld GPS units or other similar GPS-based survey equipment
Experience working well in both teams and independently
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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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