Wildlife Bat Biologist - Scientist II (Federal Bat Permit) - CHSCI02

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc.•Paint Lick, KY

About The Position

The Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist collects data, conducts research, performs routine equipment maintenance and testing, and completes basic data entry. The role begins to develop project-management skills and may be assigned related tasks. The position requires experience with mist-netting, radio-telemetry, and acoustic monitoring of North American bat species, as well as leading a site crew, managing data, writing reports, and interacting with clients and agencies. An active Federal Bat Permit is required, along with experience working with species including Indiana, Gray, Tricolored, and Little Brown bats. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination with a recent titer check is preferred. The role involves completing bat surveys with mist nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors; collecting and entering data; maintaining field data, specimens, and samples; organizing and leading fieldwork; and maintaining and transporting equipment. The biologist contributes to project deliverables and report quality, supports project coordination and deadlines, and communicates technical information with team members, clients, and agencies. The position also includes onsite team supervision, staff training and informal mentorship, proposal-development support, and assistance with resource and time monitoring. The employee is expected to follow company and safety standards and uphold the company’s conservation-focused core values.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience.
Currently hold and be able to maintain a valid Federal Bat Permit.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
Experience with mist-netting, radio-telemetry, and acoustic monitoring of North American bat species.
Experience leading a site crew, managing data, writing reports, and interacting with clients and agencies.
Experience with Indiana, Gray, Tricolored, and Little Brown bats.
Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Adobe, and Ajera.
Moderate to high confidence in learning and applying new technology.

Nice To Haves

Pre-exposure rabies vaccination with a recent titer check.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Experience with alternative energy surveys.

Responsibilities

Complete bat surveys using mist nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.
Collect data and perform data entry.
Maintain and care for field data, specimens, and samples.
Identify wildlife and plants, including bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, and wetlands.
Organize and lead fieldwork, direct and assist with routine equipment maintenance, and pack equipment to and from field sites.
Understand project goals and deliverable requirements in the SOW; contribute to drafting deliverables and provide feedback and recommendations on report quality.
Ensure adherence to company and safety standards.
Coordinate team members where appropriate and contribute to the team.
Communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing.
Evaluate processes, technologies, data, and scientific processes, and suggest improvements as appropriate.
Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Understand project scope and communicate deviations or issues to a supervisor.
Monitor project deadlines related to deliverables, meet designated deadlines, prepare status updates, and communicate with team members.
Build professional connections through relevant networks.
Assist with technical support for proposal development.
Supervise teams onsite, improve operations and turnaround times, and provide high-quality customer service.
Continue professional learning through training, classes, workshops, conferences, and mentoring.
Train newly hired staff and support staff development through day-to-day interactions and informal mentorship.
Maintain accurate timekeeping and assist management with monitoring due dates and resource utilization to support project profitability.
Understand the time available to complete each project.
Interact professionally internally and externally, communicate with clients as designated by the PM, and help coordinate schedules with clients.
Uphold the company’s core values to advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental innovation.