Federally Permitted Bat Biologist

EnviroScience; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated bat ecologist to enhance its Natural Resources Practice Area. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring a strong background in ecological assessments and bat surveys. Ideal candidates will possess a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant field and have significant field experience. You will lead field investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports, all while working in diverse and challenging environments. Join a team that values expertise and client advocacy, and contribute to meaningful environmental projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience with bat surveys and ecological assessments.
• Strong background in coordinating with state and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in conducting bat species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Independently prepare technical reports and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Bat presence/absence surveys

Scientific writing

Field investigation

Acoustic data analysis

Technical report writing

Client and agency coordination

Education

B.S./B.A. in Biological Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Kaleidoscope

Job description

EnviroScience, Inc., (ES) headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with additional offices in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, is a niche provider of environmental consulting services. We employ over 160 highly skilled and technical biologists and scientists that develop unique, cost-effective solutions for our clients' environmental, infrastructure, and regulatory needs.

Our clients repeatedly choose EnviroScience because of our technical expertise, client advocacy, high quality work, and outstanding reputation with regulators and industry executives.

EnviroScience is seeking a qualified full-time bat ecologist to support our growing Natural Resources Practice Area. The position can be based out of one of our offices, or fully remote, based on location and candidate qualifications. Salary will vary based on education, knowledge, and relevant professional experience.

This position will best fit someone who can work independently and successfully manage multiple tasks, exhibits scientific writing skills, and has experience and a background in bat presence/absence surveys following state and federal guidance. The successful candidate should possess demonstrated ability as a qualitative bat expert with experience completing mist-net surveys, a USFWS collectors permit, experience completing bat acoustic surveys, experience qualitatively identifying federally-listed and candidate bat species such as the Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, tri-colored bat, and little brown bat. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and completing bat and other wildlife related studies, including, habitat assessments for rare species and preparing/reviewing technical reports of survey results.

Responsibilities include:

* Lead field crews conducting threatened and endangered bat species presence/absence surveys using approved USFWS methods including mist netting and acoustics

* Lead field crews conducting field investigations such as threatened and endangered species habitat assessments

* Analyze acoustic data using bat call analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope)

* Conducting work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain

* Independently preparing technical reports and permit documents, and maintaining excellent communication with project managers, clients, employees, and subcontractors

* Ability to support client and agency permitting needs during all project processes

* Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

This position is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals who like diversified project types, possess a high level of self-motivation, and demonstrate enthusiastic leadership.

Other qualifications include:

* B.S./B.A. degree in biological science, environmental science or related field of study. Master's degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

* 5+ years relevant field experience

* Valid federal permit for Indiana, gray, Virginia big-eared and/or northern long-eared bats preferred

* Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered species

* Experience with technical report writing and agency coordination

* This position will require a long-term field deployment and frequent long-distance travel

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently

Additional Beneficial Skills:

* Experience conducting wetland assessments/delineations, stream assessments, terrestrial surveys, and wetland functional assessments

* Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians

* Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and recent titer check preferred but not required

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