Assistant Staff Biologist - Shorebird Monitor

SWCA Environmental Consultants•New York, NY

5h•$21 - $28

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Biologist-Shorebird Monitor to support the Amherst, MA office for a project in the New York City area. This is an hourly, non-exempt, temporary position from March 21 through September, with the possibility for extension until November, 2026. The expected work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor's in biology, ecology, conservation, or related field.
Prior shorebird monitoring experience and ability to be approved as a shorebird monitor by state and federal agencies.
Ability and confidence to work independently and effectively communicate with contractors, regulators, and the public
Ability to be approved as a qualified shorebird monitor by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Ability to work closely with other biologists, have full hearing and color vision
Current eligibility to work in the U.S.
A valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

2 field seasons of shorebird monitoring experience
Experience with piping plover and red knot birds, and other state or federally protected shorebirds in New York.

Responsibilities

Provide daily monitoring of active construction site from 7:30 AM -3:30 PM, Monday-Friday in all weather conditions.
Acts as a liaison between construction crews and project managers
Coordinating with construction crews
Monitoring breeding bird locations
Constructing and maintaining symbolic fencing
Coordinating with project partners
Completes individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight
Works independently on standard tasks, under the direction of a PM
Coordinates land access, field crew progress, and data transfer and management
Executes data collection in the field through self and others
Performs a broad range of tasks related to a variety of wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources
Completes field data QA/QC
Performs basic data synthesis and analysis
Writes deliverable sections under direction
Applies broad knowledge of regulations or guidelines to job
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards