Staff Biologist

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States SWCA Environmental Consultants Full time

About the opportunity:
SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a
Staff
Bat Biologist to join our growing bat biology program.

SWCA's purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today, and our bat biology program is a critical component of fulfilling that purpose.

Our team performs several types of bat surveys throughout the country with work in many market sectors.

What you will accomplish:

  • Support on a field survey crew for bat survey projects throughout Texas and potentially neighboring states.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and consistent execution of bat surveys for our client, including bat acoustic data collection.
  • Conduct surveys and field data collection, processing, and analysis, primarily for bats, but occasionally for other wildlife natural resources.
  • Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms.
  • Drive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrain.
  • Conduct habitat assessments and site characterization studies.
  • Prepare reports and study plans describing survey methodologies and results.
  • Assist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination.

Experience and qualifications for success:

  • Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated field experience with bat species, including study design and bat acoustic data collection, processing, and analysis.
  • Documentation of current rabies vaccination or willing to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Field experience with bat species of the Southeast USA.
  • Avian or other wildlife survey experience is a plus.
  • Experience preparing scientific reports and environmental permitting documentation.

Additional Information

  • Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather conditions
  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day, often in rugged terrain. May have to carry equipment and/or supplies, weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Extensive travel (70%+) and night work may be required during the summer months
  • This is a leadership role in the program, and the intention is to create a balance of office and field work, but travel may be required depending on the overall workload and schedule
  • SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employeeowned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms._
  • SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency._
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