Wildlife Bat Biologist – Scientist II (Federal Bat Permit) – CHSCI02

Kate on Conservation; Frankfort (KY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist to join our field operations in Kentucky. You will collect data, conduct bat surveys, and lead site crews while ensuring data quality and client communication.

The role requires experience with mist-netting, acoustic monitoring, and radio-telemetry, plus an active Federal Bat Permit. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is preferred but not required.

Competenze

• Four or more years of experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Currently hold and be able to maintain a valid Federal Bat Permit.

Mansioni

• Hold a Federal Bat Permit and have USFWS and state wildlife or plant permits.
• Successfully conduct bat surveys using mist nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.
• Apply a moderate understanding of scientific principles and implementation techniques in the area of focus.
• Collect data and perform data entry.
• Identify wildlife and plants, including bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, and wetlands.
• Experience with alternative energy surveys is a plus.
• Maintain and care for field data, specimens, and samples.
• Organize and lead field work; direct and assist with routine equipment maintenance and transport equipment to and from field sites.
• Understand project goals and deliverable requirements in the scope of work, contribute to drafting deliverables, review report quality, and make recommendations as needed.
• Follow company and safety standards, coordinate team members where appropriate, and contribute to the team.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately in writing and verbally; apply critical thinking to data and scientific processes and suggest relevant improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Suite

Google Earth

Adobe

Ajera

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Microsoft Suite

Google Earth

Adobe

Ajera

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Company

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is located in Paint Lick, Kentucky. Established in 2004, the company specializes in environmental regulatory compliance and ecological inventories, conducting projects across the United States in a wide variety of habitats. Its core services include natural resource inventories, management plan implementation, and technical assistance for natural resource management. Copperhead has experience in biological assessments, natural resource and forest management plans, NEPA documentation, long-term biological monitoring, and Section 7 and Section 10 Endangered Species Act documentation.

About the Role

The Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist collects data, conducts research, performs routine equipment maintenance and testing, and completes basic data entry. The role contributes to project management and may be assigned related tasks. Candidates should have experience with mist-netting, radio-telemetry, and acoustic monitoring of North American bat species, as well as leading site crews, managing data, writing reports, and interacting with clients and agencies. An active Federal Bat Permit is required. Experience with Indiana, Gray, Tricolored, and Little Brown bats is required. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination with a recent titer check is preferred.

Essential Functions — Technical

• Hold a Federal Bat Permit and have USFWS and state wildlife or plant permits.
• Successfully conduct bat surveys using mist nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.
• Apply a moderate understanding of scientific principles and implementation techniques in the area of focus.
• Collect data and perform data entry.
• Identify wildlife and plants, including bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, and wetlands.
• Experience with alternative energy surveys is a plus.
• Maintain and care for field data, specimens, and samples.
• Organize and lead field work; direct and assist with routine equipment maintenance and transport equipment to and from field sites.
• Understand project goals and deliverable requirements in the scope of work, contribute to drafting deliverables, review report quality, and make recommendations as needed.
• Follow company and safety standards, coordinate team members where appropriate, and contribute to the team.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately in writing and verbally; apply critical thinking to data and scientific processes and suggest relevant improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Project Management

• Understand the scope of work and promptly communicate deviations or issues to a supervisor.
• Monitor project deadlines and meet designated deadlines.
• Prepare status updates on assigned tasks and communicate with team members.

Business Development

• Build professional connections through relevant networks.
• Assist with technical support for proposal development and develop a basic understanding of business development practices.

Leadership and Conduct

• Supervise teams onsite.
• Work to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and provide high-quality customer service.
• Continue professional learning through training, classes, workshops, conferences, and mentorship.
• Train newly hired staff and support staff development through day-to-day interactions and informal mentorship.

Financial Acumen and Client Service

• Maintain accurate timekeeping and understand its importance to project performance and budgets.
• Assist management with monitoring due dates and resource use to support project profitability, and understand available project time.
• Interact professionally with internal and external contacts. Communicate with clients as designated by the project manager and assist with scheduling.
• Uphold the company’s values of advancing a conservation ethic, inspiring biological curiosity, and driving environmental innovation.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Currently hold and be able to maintain a valid Federal Bat Permit.
• First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 10 or 30, and Bloodborne Pathogens training are preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Adobe, and Ajera.
• Moderate to high confidence learning and applying new technology.