What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bat Biologist position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
Are you passionate about bat conservation and looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Join our team at Terracon as a Bat Biologist and become an integral part of a 100% employee-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work alongside dedicated project teams to conduct bat presence/absence surveys using mist-netting and acoustics, lead radio-tracking and emergence surveys, and assess critical habitats for federally- and state-listed bat species across the U.S. You will also take charge of leading a field crew, ensuring the success of summer mist-netting and acoustic surveys.
At Terracon, we believe in empowering our employees, offering you the chance to contribute to meaningful conservation work while accelerating your career in a rapidly growing firm with a national footprint.
If you're ready to bring your bat survey expertise to a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team, this is your opportunity to shine. Come explore with us!
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Are you passionate about bat conservation and looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Join our team at Terracon as a Bat Biologist and become an integral part of a 100% employee-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work alongside dedicated project teams to conduct bat presence/absence surveys using mist-netting and acoustics, lead radio-tracking and emergence surveys, and assess critical habitats for federally- and state-listed bat species across the U.S. You will also take charge of leading a field crew, ensuring the success of summer mist-netting and acoustic surveys.
At Terracon, we believe in empowering our employees, offering you the chance to contribute to meaningful conservation work while accelerating your career in a rapidly growing firm with a national footprint.
If you're ready to bring your bat survey expertise to a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team, this is your opportunity to shine. Come explore with us!
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Lead field survey crews for bat survey projects throughout the United States
- 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
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
- Assist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination with State and Federal Agencies
- May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
- USFWS Section 10(a)1A USFWS Recovery Permit and experience with Indiana, Gray, and Northern Long-Eared Bat
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Located in the Midwest – Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, or Tennessee
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
