Avian Biologist/Survey Technician (On-Call)

Environmental Consulting & Technology • Midwest City, OK

188d

About The Position

Support Natural Resources-based projects specializing in field ornithology, advanced bird identification, particularly of birds in flight, standard avian survey methods, and environmental monitoring. Assist with wetland, threatened and endangered species issues, and state and federal environmental permitting. Implement post-construction avian and bat mortality monitoring, including fatality searches and bias correction trials while adhering to standardized protocols and keeping detailed data sheets. This work requires regular, frequent overnight travel throughout the United States and working long hours outside of the normal workday. Schedule will be variable, and hours worked could range from 30 to 60 hours during each survey week. The selected candidate conducts survey work year-round across all seasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 1-3 years of experience in conducting field ornithology surveys, and other wildlife surveys
• Experience conducting a wide range of flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, and wetland delineation and determinations
• Renewal energy experience preferred
• USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species permit-holder preferred
• Wildlife identification, threatened & endangered species survey/permitting, and wetland delineation/permitting desired
• Previous environmental construction support job experience preferred
• Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Strong technical knowledge base in environmental oversight, wetlands, and wildlife
• Strong environmental permitting experience (401/404 permitting)
• Technical report writing
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal communication skills, and expertise regarding construction oversight
• Able to travel extensively (80-90% of job) to conduct fieldwork

Nice To Haves

• Renewal energy experience preferred
• USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species permit-holder preferred
• Previous environmental construction support job experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of thorough bird identification and documentation of rare or conservation concern species
• Work independently in the field with limited immediate oversight
• Conduct avian survey tasks while maintaining aggressive project schedules
• Conduct bird nest searches and nest monitoring for raptors and ground-nesting species
• Conduct threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, site investigations, ecological surveys and habitat delineations
• Interpret data collected in the field and convey pertinent data to project management in a timely manner
• Stay current with applicable state and federal regulations related to wildlife conservation
• Perform office-based data and photo management tasks and prepare written memo or report content for inclusion in internal communication or external deliverables to clients
• Opportunity to prepare data analyses, graphics, written reports/documentation and presentations
• Assist with design and management of bat studies including acoustic and mist net surveys
• Assist project managers and team leads with ensuring project deadlines are met
• Keep deliverable schedules and adhere to budgets
• Conduct post-construction avian and bat mortality surveys at multiple wind facilities in multiple states (KS, OK, TX)
• Identify and cataloging of species
• Foster an environment emphasizing that safety awareness and the safe performance of our work are paramount for all employees

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree