Senior Malacologist

EnviroScience, Inc.; Ohio; Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

EnviroScience, Inc. is seeking a Senior Malacologist to support its marine services division specializing in freshwater mussel surveys. Ideal candidates will have extensive diving experience and a strong background in biological sciences, capable of handling fieldwork and technical reporting while ensuring high-quality outcomes on projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include B.S. and M.S. in Biological Sciences or significant experience in Environmental Science.
• 5+ years of diving experience required.
• Ability to manage teams and conduct independent aquatic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage field efforts for freshwater mussel surveys.
• Prepare and coordinate biological assessments and technical reports.
• Occasional travel and work in strenuous conditions required.

Skills

Field management

Technical writing

Diving

Communication

Self-motivation

Leadership

Resource mapping

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences

M.S. in Biological Sciences

15 years of experience in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Details

Level: Senior

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Science

Description

EnviroScience, Inc., headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with additional offices in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, is a niche provider of environmental consulting services. We employ over 160 highly skilled and technical employees 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 currently seeking a Senior Malacologist and endangered species specialist to support our growing marine services division which focuses on freshwater mussel surveys and underwater services. Responsibilities include conducting and managing field efforts for freshwater mussel surveys, diving / snorkeling (if desired), stream assessments, preparing and coordinating biological assessments, permit preparation, and technical report and document writing. This position includes occasional travel, weekend work, long hours, and some tasks will require strenuous fieldwork and work during inclement weather. Location can be remote with a survey area from the Mississippi River Valley to the eastern U.S.. Qualified Candidates may work at one of EnviroScience’s office locations or remotely. This position is planned as a part-time position; however, full-time positions may be considered for well-qualified candidates that desire fulltime work. Compensation will be based on the applicant and their experience level.

Qualifications

This position is a great opportunity for a well-qualified malacologist who enjoys occasional traveling, technical writing, resource agency negotiations, diversified project types, and possesses a high level of self-motivation and enthusiastic leadership. Other qualifications include:

• Minimum B.S. degree and M.S, in the Biological Sciences or a B.S. and 15 years of experience in Environmental Science, or related field
• Hold or previously held or able to obtain federal or state scientific collection permits (Example: IA, IL, MN, WI, MO, OH, WV, PA, NY, MI, TN, TX, VA, MD)
• 5+ years of diving experience
• Ability to conduct aquatic surveys independently and manage a team of field biologists and divers
• Ability to read and interpret resource mapping
• Experience with Midwestern, Southeastern, and/or Mid-Atlantic freshwater mussel species
• Experience with technical report writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
• Valid driver license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check

Additional Beneficial Skills:
• Federal Recovery Permit
• Additional State Scientific Collection Permits
• Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, amphibians, or marine macroinvertebrates
• Project or client management
• Experience with Southeastern, Southern Appalachian, and/or Atlantic Slope freshwater mussel species
• Experience with boat driving and trailering
• Familiarity with state and regional mussel collection protocols and agency consultations

This position is a mix of office (60%) and includes overnight travel (~40%) to project sites, weekend work, long hours, and some tasks will require strenuous fieldwork and work. The position reports to the Marine Services Biological Ops Manager and works with biologists and divers, tech writers and Ops managers.