Bat Researcher

GAI Consultants•Charleston, WV

About The Position

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking an experienced researcher to conduct rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) bat studies on development projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Job Duties: Perform field site reconnaissance, habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, acoustic analyses, mist-netting, portal searches, portal trapping, and/or radiotelemetry. Assisting with data entry and/or reporting, surveys for other RTE species, or other environmental work as needed. Coordinate with team leaders, field supervisors, land agents, and/or landowners as required. Performs work under no supervision, must oversee staff on the same field team, as well as lead other field teams, including sub-consultants. Qualified to obtain or possess a state scientific collection permit for bats (in multiple states), possesses or is listed on a USFWS scientific collection permit, and is on qualified surveyor lists in multiple states. Possesses expert working knowledge of the subject matter. Detail-oriented research skills with note-taking and data recording ability. Analytical thinking skills. Ability to lead multiple teams performing independent work to survey and record data. Ability to interact with clients and client representatives. Field capable and able to hike and transport field gear in variable and adverse environmental conditions and at night. Overnight travel within 500 miles for weekly to 10-day shifts is required. Fieldwork in rough terrain, exposed to weather and outdoor hazards. Traveling to remote areas and driving on rough roads in a variety of weather conditions can be expected. Rabies vaccination is required. General Characteristics Begins to demonstrate critical thinking skills, works on small projects or portions of larger projects; assist Task Managers with aspectsâ¯of projects; proactively implements Quality Management System (QMS) forâ¯project deliverables.

Requirements

Qualified to obtain or possess a state scientific collection permit for bats (in multiple states), possesses or is listed on a USFWS scientific collection permit, and is on qualified surveyor lists in multiple states.
Possesses expert working knowledge of the subject matter.
Detail-oriented research skills with note-taking and data recording ability.
Analytical thinking skills.
Ability to lead multiple teams performing independent work to survey and record data.
Ability to interact with clients and client representatives.
Field capable and able to hike and transport field gear in variable and adverse environmental conditions and at night.
Overnight travel within 500 miles for weekly to 10-day shifts is required.
Fieldwork in rough terrain, exposed to weather and outdoor hazards.
Traveling to remote areas and driving on rough roads in a variety of weather conditions can be expected.
Rabies vaccination is required.
4+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences orâ¯similar field of study
Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

Perform field site reconnaissance, habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, acoustic analyses, mist-netting, portal searches, portal trapping, and/or radiotelemetry.
Assisting with data entry and/or reporting, surveys for other RTE species, or other environmental work as needed.
Coordinate with team leaders, field supervisors, land agents, and/or landowners as required.
Performs work under no supervision, must oversee staff on the same field team, as well as lead other field teams, including sub-consultants.