What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bat Biologist/Ecologist position at ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & TECHNOLOGY INC?
ECT is seeking a Bat Biologist/Ecologist to take a leadership role in our growing bat biology program. As a full-time Bat Biologist and Ecologist with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT), you’ll work with project teams on bat presence/absence surveys (netting and acoustics), radio-tracking, emergence surveys, and habitat assessments. You’ll lead a field crew and conduct summer mist-netting and acoustic surveys for federally- and state-listed bat species throughout the U.S. You will lead crew deployment during the field season and assist with providing strategic development of a National program.
If you’re proud of your bat survey experience and are looking to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity! Our Bat Biologist role is your chance to establish yourself in a growing firm with a national footprint and to accelerate your career growth.
What You Will Accomplish
- Lead field survey crews for bat survey projects throughout the United States
- Assist with the development of and implement processes to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent execution of bat services for our clients
- Conduct surveys and field data collection, processing, and analysis, primarily for bats, but occasionally for other resources (wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, constraints analysis, feasibility studies, etc.)
- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, tablets (Field Maps and Survey 123), and other tools (remote sensing, thermal imagery, near infrared, DNA analysis) to collect, determine, and interpret field collected data
- Conduct pedestrian surveys and drive 4WD vehicles and UTVs 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 with State and Federal Agencies
Experience And Qualifications For Success
- Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- Demonstrated field experience with bat species for a minimum of two (2) years, including study design and bat acoustic data collection, processing, and analysis
- Experience working with multiple field survey crews
- Documentation of current rabies vaccination is required
- 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of three to seven years of relevant natural resources experience, especially with bats.
- Hold current USFWS Section 10(a)1A USFWS Recovery Permit for bat work.
- Demonstrated field experience with bat species of the United States.
- Experience with avian or other wildlife surveys a plus.
- Experience preparing scientific reports and environmental permitting documentation.
- Demonstrated experience with task and/or project management.
Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
