Permitted Bat Biologist

Job Title

Permitted Bat Biologist

Classification (Full time, part time, temporary/seasonal)

Full time

Agency/Organization

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG)

Website

www.envrg.com

Job Description

Environmental Research Group (ERG) is seeking a full-time, Permitted Bat Biologist for an anticipated opening to join our Natural Resources Team. This position will travel to project locations for fieldwork throughout the United States, with work centered in Texas where they will primarily support AmaTerra services of ERG. The candidate must be located in Texas and ideally will be local to the Austin area. This position may require access to restricted sites and would need to pass a background check. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree and a federal recovery permit for bats. Preferred qualifications include completion of wetland delineation training.

The selected Permitted Bat Biologist would be expected to support and lead natural resources field surveys including, but not limited to, habitat assessments for bat species, acoustic monitoring, mist netting, and hibernacula surveys. During work periods outside of bat season or as needed, other natural resources work would be expected to include other threatened and endangered surveys, wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, etc. Work would require physical exertion in all weather conditions such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data. May be required to hike several miles in a day, work in and around water, and access caves or other challenging topography. In addition to fieldwork, the Permitted Bat Biologist would support development of survey reports, management plans, and other project deliverables such as GIS mapping.

The selected Permitted Bat Biologist would:

• Perform field tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Demonstrate successful team relationship and task management skills.
• Communicate effectively and work well with teammates.
• Write clear and informative field notes; present numerical data effectively when needed; able to read and interpret written and spreadsheet data.
• Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.

ERG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Location

Texas

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.) and federal recovery permit for bats.

Application Deadline

15 February 2024

Start Date

15 May 2024

Salary (DOE, TBD, Negotiable, GS grades, etc.)

Salary Contract Act hourly wages (SCA) based on location