Biologist

Stantec • Independence, IA

20h

About The Position

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. 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. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic Biologist with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team and advance their career. Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. We help our clients identify and respond to opportunities and threats within constantly changing regulatory and corporate environments, through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and governmental regulators. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, environmental impact assessment, habitat restoration, wetland characterizations, and water resources management.

Requirements

• Ability to validate and accurately analyze information, and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Effectiveness in resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
• Ability to be customer focused, and understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs.
• Ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Willingness to travel, and the ability to work in the field for long hours in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work well with others and keep other team members aware of project and client needs.
• Master of Science Degree (preferred) in natural resources, ecology, wildlife, or related biological field; or a Bachelor of Science Degree with three to five years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and ability to assist with analysis of biological data.
• Knowledge and/or experience with federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting processes specifically related to endangered species, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, and/or NEPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of project types including renewable energy, energy transmission and generation facilities, transportation, and private development projects.
• Assist the Project Lead with the preparation, research, review, and editing of technical documents, such as environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, habitat conservation plans, and environmental and technical reports.
• Analyze and summarize data from wildlife field surveys and habitat assessments for a variety of species, and assisting with field work and collection of field data as needed.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments;
• Write technical reports for client and regulatory agency review.
• Attend client and regulatory agency meetings and provide recommendations and input.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees