Field Biologist

True Environmental, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm seeks a Field Biologist to conduct biological surveys, prepare reports, and coordinate with agencies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in environmental permitting projects. Join a dynamic team dedicated to preserving the environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Microsoft Suite programs.
• Demonstrated field experience in sensitive species surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological surveys and assessments.
• Prepare and write scientific reports and environmental documents.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management

Bachelor's degree in ecology

Tools

Microsoft Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 20 offices across the U.S. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

The Field Biologist is engaged in aspects of environmental related projects including, but not limited to, biological surveys, biological assessments, wetland delineations, and resource analysis. The position would be responsible for data collection, field surveys, agency coordination, environmental permitting, and technical report authorship.

Work will be performed independently as well as with a team of natural resource specialists and scientists.

What you'll do

• Research regulatory material, publications, precedents, input from other subject matter specialists to include environmental engineers, archaeologists, and fish and wildlife biologists, to determine probable impacts, possible alternatives, and necessary mitigation requirements for a variety of environmental regulatory documents such as environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other compliance documents.
• Design and set-up of new field projects, studies, and short-term field surveys and performance of natural community and wildlife habitat assessments, stream assessments and vegetation surveys.
• Collect, interpret, analyze data and summarize data for reports.
• Prepare and write scientific reports, resource sections of NEPA analyses, environmental documents and technical memorandums/reports including biological assessments, habitat mitigation plans, and wetland delineations.
• Apply scientific expertise to interpret and present results of field and desktop studies.
• Interact professionally with others, including project managers, co-workers, teaming partners, and clients.
• Coordinate with and obtain data from federal, state and local agencies.
• Recommend alternatives to proposed projects or changes in procedures, locations, etc., to minimize environmental impacts.
• Participate in briefings, seminars, conferences, training sessions and public meetings on environmental matters as needed.
• Familiarity with federal/state environmental regulations, especially those related to botanical resources, wetlands, waters, and wildlife.
• .Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife management, botany, wildlife biology, ecology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information, make sound decisions and meet deadlines.
• 3+ years experience with Microsoft Suite programs.
• Some knowledge of statistics and database management.
• GIS experience to include ArcGIS or similar platforms.
• Experience technical writing and editing skills.
• Experience successfully managing concurrent projects and demonstrate flexibility with shifting priorities and timelines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug/alcohol tests and background check.
• Ability to travel and work in field locations, sometimes remote potentially challenging terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors independently with a team of other scientists.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated field experience in assisting with sensitive species surveys, avian surveys, wetland delineations, vegetation monitoring, and other field assignments.
• Positive, can-do approach to assignments and tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience completing environmental permitting projects.
• Knowledge of rare, threatened, or endangered plants and animals in the Western Region.
• Demonstrated experience with specific species groups (e.g. plants, birds, mammals).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.