Senior Biologist or Scientist

Langan•City of Syracuse, NY

76d•$72,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Biologist or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Syracuse, NY. This individual will serve a key function in providing wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, collecting field data and samples; monitoring construction sites, and compiling data and preparing reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in contaminated site assessment and remediation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field;
2+ years of biological work experience; field experience is a plus;
Familiarity with environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQR, and ESA;
Experience with federal and state protected species;
Experience using GPS units in the field with use of ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 a plus;
Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Field experience is a plus
Experience using GPS units in the field with use of ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 a plus
Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assist with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments, special-status species, and other project requirements;
Assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and other aquatic resource surveys using current agency protocols, regionally specific methods, restoration monitoring for ongoing projects and other guidance;
Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects, restoration implementation, and restoration maintenance;
Research regionally-sensitive natural resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs;
Assist with development of environmental permitting packages using data collected in the field by Langan or subcontractors;
Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results;
Perform stormwater monitoring and reporting;
Perform other duties as requested.