Environmental Bat Conservation Specialist

6 days ago


Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States SWCA Environmental Consultants Full time

About the Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants, a leading environmental services firm with a national footprint, is seeking an experienced Bat Biologist to join its team. As a regular, full-time position, this role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work for candidates located in Texas or the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. subregions.

The successful candidate will oversee field survey crew deployments for bat survey projects across the Gulf Coast and Southeast US subregions, coordinating with national bat biology program leads and team members to ensure consistent and regulatory-compliant processes. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading surveys and field data collection, processing, and analysis primarily for bats, but occasionally for other wildlife and natural resources
  • Determining exact locations of project areas, potential suitable habitats, survey locations, and associated landforms using topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools
  • Conducting habitat assessments and site characterization studies
  • Preparing study plans describing survey methodologies and survey result reports
  • Assisting with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination for projects across various market sectors
  • Driving compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety

To succeed in this role, applicants must possess a B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field, along with minimum eight (8) years of demonstrated field experience with bat species. Required skills include strong note-taking and verbal and written communication skills, as well as a commitment to safety requirements.

Preferred qualifications include experience with northern long-eared and tri-colored bats, avian or other wildlife survey experience, and preparation of scientific reports and environmental permitting documentation.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $78,000.00 - $101,920.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, regular-status employees are eligible for performance bonuses and Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.



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