Senior Biologist/Connectivity Specialist

TYPSA INC•Phoenix, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a subject matter expert in animal movement patterns, habitat connectivity, and designing structures or systems to facilitate safe animal passage and promote healthier ecosystems. The individual will be responsible for leading studies and as needed, supervising and directing staff in methodologies of collecting field data, preparing GIS data sets, analyzing data, and overseeing the development of nature-based, sustainable, cost-effective design solutions that addresses safe passage and long-term connectivity considerations for a range of species considered.

Requirements

Master’s degree in wildlife, fish biology, or a closely related field
A minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in research, fieldwork, and oversight assessing wildlife connectivity or fish passage issues and developing solutions.
Experience conducting wildlife surveys (ground or air) or fish surveys, reading and identifying animal tracks and scat, trapping, baiting, applying GPS collars to wildlife, or other field data collection techniques
Experience analyzing data
Ability to keep and maintain accurate and complete records of work conducted
Experience organizing and maintaining data
Experience reviewing, writing and editing complex documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exemplary organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work as a team member

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment.
Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise on nature-based sustainable solutions that can enhance habitat, protect wildlife, and deliver ecological co-benefits
Lead the coordination, planning, and research design of studies to construct viable wildlife crossings and/or fish passages.
Collaborate with Teams (scientists and engineers) to integrate ecological considerations into project designs, including mapped or identified wildlife core areas and linkages.
Participate in community outreach and/or assist the client in raising awareness for the ecological values of connectivity
Assist clients to develop monitoring plans to track ecological indicators and evaluate the success of implemented projects
Identify and prepare grant applications to support client funding opportunities for new connectivity and linkage planning projects
Assist clients with the development of long-term strategies and conservation objectives
Identify opportunities for habitat restoration, species conservation and ecological connectivity
Lead teams of biologists or other environmental professionals
Collaborate with other staff for business development activities, including presenting and networking at conferences
Attend professional organization meetings
Conduct research on project issues and constraints
Serve as primary author on reports as expertise allows
Assist with completion of technical reports, work plans, and other technical documents, as needed, and the ability to apply GIS modeling and graphics capabilities as appropriate.
Perform editorial and technical reviews of draft technical documents for content, organization, clarity, consistency, grammar, and conformity with the applicable style guide(s)
Ensure documents meet relevant technical standards
Foster and maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency staff, tribes, and private sector clients
Take initiative, resolve problems, and improve procedures as appropriate to assure tasks are completed effectively