Wildlife Bat Biologist - Scientist I (No Permit Required)

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc.; Paint Lick (KY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. in Paint Lick, KY is seeking a field aide to assist bat biologists with data collection, research, and data entry. Opportunity to work on surveys including acoustic and mist-netting, with potential involvement in wetlands and avian studies.

Role emphasizes safety, equipment care, and contributing to reports and study plans. A valid driver’s license is required, and rabies vaccination is preferred.

Formación

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Open to pursuit of federal bat permit and time/work needed to obtain it.
• Pre-exposure rabies vaccination and titer checks as recommended.
• First Aid/CPR/AED preferred.
• Bloodborne Pathogens preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with data collection and data entry.
• Support field surveys using mist-nets and acoustic detectors.
• Assist with maintenance and testing of field equipment.
• Identify wildlife and plants to support surveys and reports.
• Help prepare study plans, reports, and manuscripts.
• Coordinate with field technicians to ensure PPE and gear are available and used.

Conocimientos

Data collection

Research

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Suite

Google Earth

Adobe

Ajera

Descripción del empleo

Description

Assists team of permitted bat biologists with collecting data, conducting research, performing routine equipment maintenance/testing, and performing basic data entry. Ability to analyze acoustic data, or assist with other surveys such as wetland delineations, avian surveys, or botanical surveys a plus. A federal permit for bat handling is not required for this position. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination with recent titer check is preferred.

Assists team of permitted bat biologists with collecting data, conducting research, performing routine equipment maintenance/testing, and performing basic data entry. Ability to analyze acoustic data, or assist with other surveys such as wetland delineations, avian surveys, or botanical surveys a plus. A federal permit for bat handling is not required for this position. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination with recent titer check is preferred.

Essential Functions

Technical

• Complete bat surveys using mist-nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.


• Possess basic understanding of scientific principles and understanding of various implementation techniques as related to area of focus.


• Possess basic wildlife and plant identification skills to assist with various surveys, including but not limited to, bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, wetlands, etc.


• Assist with collection of data and performing basic data entry.


• Responsible for the maintenance and care of field data, specimens, and samples.


• Prepare and organize equipment and documents for fieldwork. Assist with routine equipment maintenance and testing. Assist with transporting equipment to jobsite as well as setting up and breaking down equipment.


• Assist with review of reports and deliverables. Understanding of scientific writing and basic organizational and writing principles. Ability to confidently review documents for grammatical errors. Assist with writing study plans, reports, and manuscripts.


• Coordinate with field technicians to ensure all proper PPE and field gear is available for projects. Assist with ensuring all required PPE and field gear is worn on every project.


• Make valuable contributions to the team.


• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical concepts, both verbally and in writing.


• Begin to understand basic processes and technologies used and suggest improvements as needed or relevant. Begin to develop critical thinking of our data and scientific processes.


• Other duties as assigned.

Project Management

• Understand the scope of work and communicate deviations or issues to supervisor accordingly.


• Monitor project deadlines as it relates to deliverables within responsibilities.


• Meet designated deadlines. Alert supervisor if unable to meet deadline(s).


• Prepare status updates on assigned tasks. Communicate with team members.

Business Development

• Connect with relevant networks to build a network of professional connections.


• Assist with providing technical support for proposal development.

Leadership/Management/Codes of Conduct

• Train and assist with the development of staff through day-to-day interactions and informal mentorship.


• Take ownership of and pride in work product. Accept accountability and deliver on expectations.


• Take initiative to identify and engage in work needing to be done both in the office and in the field.

Financial Acumen

• Understands accurate timekeeping and the importance for project performance and budgets. Alerts management if a deadline will be missed.


• Understands how much time is available to complete each project.

Client Service

• Interact professionally both internally and externally.


• Embody and uphold Copperhead's core values to advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental innovation.

Requirements

Educational and Other Requirements

Years of Experience

• 0+ year

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Driver’s License


• Open to pursuit of federal bat permit and inherently the time and work needed to obtain it


• Pre-exposure rabies vaccination and titer checks as recommended


• First Aid/CPR/AED preferred


• Bloodborne Pathogens preferred


• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred

Degree

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Software Capability

• Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Adobe, and Ajera