Bat Surveyor & Environmental Scientist (Field & Permitting)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

KJ Consulting and Environmental Services seeks a Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist to perform bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory coordination in a dynamic environment. You will collect data, identify species, and contribute to reports and permit applications while working with agencies and clients.

The role emphasizes fieldwork under varied conditions, with prospect of involvement in projects requiring coordination with PA and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology/ecology or related field is required.
• Registered as a Qualified Bat Surveyor by PA Game Commission and USFWS.
• Permits from PA Game Commission to handle bats must be current.

Responsibilities

• Perform threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments and surveys.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and implement survey plans and field data collection.
• Identify bat species using acoustic data and field methods.
• Prepare deliverables and QA/QC of reports.

Skills

Bat habitat assessments

Species identification

Regulatory knowledge

Technical report writing

Field surveys

Acoustic detectors

Mist nets

Traps

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field

Qualified Bat Surveyor registration PA Game Commission/USFWS

State/Federal survey permits

2+ years field bat survey experience

Tools

Bat survey equipment

Acoustic analysis software

MS Office

Job description

KJ Consulting and Environmental Services seeks a Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist to perform bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory coordination in a dynamic environment. You will collect data, identify species, and contribute to reports and permit applications while working with agencies and clients.

The role emphasizes fieldwork under varied conditions, with prospect of involvement in projects requiring coordination with PA and federal agencies.