Environmental Scientist & Wildlife Biologist - Field Roles

Stantec; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Environmental Services team seeks an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to conduct field surveys, reports, and permitting support across several states. You will contribute to NEPA analyses, wetlands and wildlife assessments, and endangered species surveys, with opportunities for field and office work and occasional travel.

Based in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana, the role offers hybrid or remote work depending on distance to an office, and a collaborative environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in environmental surveys.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work, including remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct varied wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
• Support Bat mist-net surveys, Bat acoustic surveys, Acoustic data analysis and Wildlife radio-tracking
• Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects
• Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, EPA, USFWS, and other federal, state and local regulatory/permitting programs
• Assist with environmental permit applications and endangered resource record reviews
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
• Technical report and memorandum writing
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner
• Maintain Stantec’s high standard of quality control and quality assurance
• Effective communication with colleagues, clients, and agency personnel

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Endangered species knowledge

Field data collection

Bat mist-net surveys

Bat acoustic surveys

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology or related

2+ years related experience

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Bioacoustics software

Job description

Stantec's Environmental Services team seeks an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to conduct field surveys, reports, and permitting support across several states. You will contribute to NEPA analyses, wetlands and wildlife assessments, and endangered species surveys, with opportunities for field and office work and occasional travel.

Based in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana, the role offers hybrid or remote work depending on distance to an office, and a collaborative environment with