Bat Biologist Scientist II — Field Lead & Data Specialist

Kate on Conservation; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist to join our field operations in Kentucky. You will collect data, conduct bat surveys, and lead site crews while ensuring data quality and client communication.

The role requires experience with mist-netting, acoustic monitoring, and radio-telemetry, plus an active Federal Bat Permit. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Currently hold and be able to maintain a valid Federal Bat Permit.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Federal Bat Permit and have USFWS and state wildlife or plant permits.
• Successfully conduct bat surveys using mist nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.
• Apply a moderate understanding of scientific principles and implementation techniques in the area of focus.
• Collect data and perform data entry.
• Identify wildlife and plants, including bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, and wetlands.
• Experience with alternative energy surveys is a plus.
• Maintain and care for field data, specimens, and samples.
• Organize and lead field work; direct and assist with routine equipment maintenance and transport equipment to and from field sites.
• Understand project goals and deliverable requirements in the scope of work, contribute to drafting deliverables, review report quality, and make recommendations as needed.
• Follow company and safety standards, coordinate team members where appropriate, and contribute to the team.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately in writing and verbally; apply critical thinking to data and scientific processes and suggest relevant improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Google Earth

Adobe

Ajera

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Earth

Adobe

Ajera

Job description

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist to join our field operations in Kentucky. You will collect data, conduct bat surveys, and lead site crews while ensuring data quality and client communication.

The role requires experience with mist-netting, acoustic monitoring, and radio-telemetry, plus an active Federal Bat Permit. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is preferred but not required.