Field Biologist – Wetlands & Ecology, Travel‑Heavy

SWCA, Incorporated; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Staff Biologist to support projects in Texas and surrounding states. The role emphasizes field surveys, wetland delineations, data collection, and report writing, with about 80% fieldwork and 20% office work from the Austin area.

The position is full-time, hourly/non-exempt, with hybrid work encouraged. Applicants should expect travel on multi-day projects and the ability to work in demanding conditions while contributing to a team in the Austin Natural

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 1+ years of relevant natural resources field experience.
• Knowledge of flora and fauna in Texas and surrounding states.
• Ability to travel and perform long hours in rugged conditions.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Performs field surveys, data collection, and reporting.
• Lead field crews or assist field supervisors.
• Conduct wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Record field data with ESRI apps Field Maps and Survey123.
• Travel for extended field assignments as required.

Conhecimentos

Field surveys

Wetland delineations

GIS / ArcGIS

Data collection

Report writing

Field safety

Equipment handling

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or related life sciences

Ferramentas

ESRI Field Maps

Survey123

GPS units

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Staff Biologist to support projects in Texas and surrounding states. The role emphasizes field surveys, wetland delineations, data collection, and report writing, with about 80% fieldwork and 20% office work from the Austin area.

The position is full-time, hourly/non-exempt, with hybrid work encouraged. Applicants should expect travel on multi-day projects and the ability to work in demanding conditions while contributing to a team in the Austin Natural