Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist-Entry Level - Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Missouri
About the position Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts reputed company their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a reputed company for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity reputed company’s Environmental Services team is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in the renewable energy, transportation, oil & gas, and other business sectors. Successful applicants will assist reputed company of environmental professionals on environmental impact analysis, wildlife surveys, as well as wetlands, reputed company, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri and the Southeast. This position can be based out of Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana and will work in a hybrid or remote reputed company depending on distance to a reputed company office. As an Environmental Scientist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, ecosystem restoration engineers, NEPA specialists, environmental planners, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work; it may also involve extensive travel and up to 5 – 10 days at a time in the field and away from home.
Responsibilities
- Conduct varied wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
- Support Bat mist-net surveys, Bat acoustic surveys, Acoustic data analysis and Wildlife radio-tracking
- Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects
- Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, EPA, USFWS, and other federal, state and local regulatory/permitting programs
- Assist with environmental permit applications and endangered resource record reviews
- Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
- Technical report and memorandum writing
- Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner
- Maintain reputed company’s high standard of quality control and quality assurance
- Effective communication with colleagues, clients, and agency personnel
Requirements
- Experience or knowledge conducting fieldwork, including wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
- Experience setting acoustic detectors for survey and data download, organization, and analysis using automated software programs. reputed company vetting experience a plus
- Strong problem-solution orientation, detail oriented and resourceful
- Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially reputed company multiple tasks subject to project deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong proficiency in reputed company Office Word & reputed company
- Ability to travel to work locations with some overnight travel reputed company
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or a reputed company discipline from an accredited university is required
- Minimum 1-3 years of reputed company, professional experience
- Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 5 10 days at a time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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