Biologist

Join the 'Ohana•San Antonio, TX

19h•Remote

About The Position

DAWSON is seeking a mid-level biologist with 5-7 years of directly related experience to join our Natural Resources team. The ideal candidate will function as a biologist on the team, supporting and participate in a variety of federal projects throughout the country. The ideal candidate will work closely with other biologists, NEPA practitioners, and project managers to execute natural resource surveys in a variety of habitats, wetland delineations, and habitat restoration activities. The ideal candidate will development environmental survey and various reporting documents. This position is an opportunity to assist with project activities from start to finish including: assisting with proposals, project planning and project execution tasks, assisting with USFWS consultations and regulatory interpretation, conducting field and geospatial data collection, data analysis; and scientific and technical report preparation, including detailed report formatting and quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or related field is required
Willing to work in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat, rain, or cold) and possibly traverse steep terrain in some locations.
Candidates must be willing to travel and have the ability to work in the field independently.
Familiarity with flora and fauna of specific areas.
Familiarity with bird ID and nest identification.
Familiarity understanding taxonomy and have good plant identification skills.
Hold five years of directly related field and project management consulting experience
Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
Strong hands-on spreadsheet and online database comprehension.
Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision.
Familiarity with environmental regulations including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and various state and local requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Able to pass a federal and state background check for some work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with environmental monitoring at construction sites is (a plus)
Working knowledge of GIS software (a plus)
Protocol survey permit holder from USFWS (a plus)

Responsibilities

Perform natural resource surveys, vegetation mapping, invasive species mapping, nesting bird surveys, raptor surveys, permitting, wetlands and WOTUS delineations, planting and habitat restoration activities, consultations, environmental monitoring, and monitoring inspections.
Provide technical expertise in the field to conduct biological and ecological surveys
Collect project-related data, which may include research; conduct surveys for listed species; participate in meetings on teams or in person with government agencies and clients
Perform multiple assignments within scope/budget/schedule expectations and adhere to DAWSON’s quality standards on project deliverables.
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, colleagues, contracting officers, stakeholders, and public information meetings.
Prepare technical documents such as survey reports, monitoring plans, habitat and wetland delineation reports, biological assessments, desktop surveys, NEPA support, and existing conditions documents
Prepare Section 401/404 permits and various agency coordination letters
Use DAWSON project management tools to effectively help manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.