Permitted Bat Biologist

Stantec • Full-time • Irving, Texas, United States • 4m ago

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our scientists are experts in their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done-the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team in Texas (Austin, Houston, or Dallas) and Louisiana (Baton Rouge or New Orleans) as a Permitted Bat Biologist. In your position as a Permitted Bat Biologist, you will utilize your knowledge and experience to perform bat surveys and analysis to support environmental services projects. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work in the Gulf Region (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma) and potentially elsewhere in the United States.

Our team members can be involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, environmental impact assessment, habitat restoration, wetland characterizations, and water resources management.
Your Key Responsibilities

Lead mist net survey sites for listed bat surveys
Conduct vegetation inventories as it pertains to bat survey site description
Complete aquatic assessments as they pertain to bat survey site description
Perform background data reviews
Submit environmental permit applications
Review endangered resource records
Support GPS data collection and mapping
Use ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review

Your Capabilities and Credentials

USFWS Collecting Permit for Listed Bats is required
Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is required
Technical writing skills are necessary for this position
Interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential
The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration for their own and the team's safety is important
A positive attitude in all working conditions is key
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
Detailed note-taking skills
Understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required)
Working knowledge of field sampling techniques
Willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork
Conscientious, organized, and disciplined
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center
A good driving record and a valid driver's license required
Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather
Travel may extend from a couple of nights up to 10 days

Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in an environmental (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related field) discipline
Master's degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution is a plus
5+ years of related experience
Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region
Experience with radio telemetry and roost emergence counts
Comfortable with computers and Trimble handheld GPS units or other similar GPS-based survey equipment
Experience working well in both teams and independently

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.