Job Description

Bat Ecologist/Biologist - ( 220003Q0 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We\'re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that\'s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done-the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec\'s Southeast Region is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Bat Ecologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in the transportation, renewable energy, electric transmission, and other business sectors. Successful applicants will assist our team of environmental professionals on environmental impact analysis, bat surveys, as well as wetlands, stream, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys across the eastern US.

As an Environmental Scientist/Bat Ecologist, 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. The ideal applicant will lead bat mist net surveys as needed have experience conducting acoustic bat surveys.

We are open to candidates who reside in the southeast region including Alabama, Georgia, Northwest Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. This position will include opportunities for both field and office (remote) work; it may involve extensive travel and several weeks in the field and away from home.

Your Key Responsibilities

Bat mist-net surveys

Bat acoustic surveys

Acoustic data analysis

Wetland and stream delineation and assessment

Vegetation inventories/monitoring

Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments

Aquatic assessments (lake and stream)

Wildlife radio-tracking

Background data reviews

Environmental permit applications

Endangered resource record reviews

GPS data collection and mapping support

ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications

Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data

Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Hold, or currently on a federal recovery permit allowing capture of eastern bat species (Indiana, northern long-eared, and gray bats).

Experience setting acoustic detectors for survey and data download, organization, and analysis using automated software programs.

An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential.

The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team\'s safety is important.

A positive attitude in all working conditions is key.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.

Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.

Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.

Working understanding of policies and procedures for health, safety, security, and environment, including client-specific training (as required).

Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.

Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.

Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.

Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and throughout the company.

Good driving record and valid driver\'s license required.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region

Minimum of 3 years field experience

Must have a current USFWS Section 10 Permit or be able to be added to Stantec\'s federal bat permit.

Must be comfortable with computers and submeter hand held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment.

Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other\'s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Alabama-Mobile

Other Locations : United States-Mississippi-Jackson, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Alabama, United States-Georgia-Alpharetta, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Mississippi, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 9, 2023, 10:27:30 AM

Req ID: 220003Q0

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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