Wildlife Biologist II - NC

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc. • Asheville, NC

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding its team and actively seeking a Wildlife Biologist II to join their family of professional consultants. They are looking for a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in the environmental consulting industry and is open to diversification across the company. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position, dedicated to a specific long-term project with opportunity to work on additional projects during interim periods and thereafter. This position may either be based in Copperhead's headquarters location in Paint Lick, Kentucky or as a hybrid role in Asheville, NC. Duties include task management, contributing to ESA and NEPA documents, preparing environmental reports, and performing surveys and analyzing environmental data in addition to field work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or closely related field of study
• At least 4 – 6 years of progressive experience in biological surveys and resource management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others
• Experience performing as part of an interdisciplinary team of planners and resource experts
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to promote Copperhead’s services internally and externally
• Ability to take initiative, resolve problems and ensure tasks are completed in the most effective and safe manner possible
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective and safe manner possible
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check
• Post employment fit for duty drug tests may be required and are based on client/project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will also possess strong wildlife and plant identification skills and may hold applicable USFWS and/or state permits for completing surveys
• Candidates with experience conduction avian surveys will also be given top consideration
• Experience with wildlife species and habitats of the Southern Appalachians is a plus
• OSHA 10 or 30, First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications a plus. If not already received, Copperhead will provide these certification opportunities upon employment. Individual must be required to earn these certifications to retain employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical writing, including but not limited to, biological assessments, biological evaluations, NEPA documentation, and survey reports
• Evaluate proposed projects through the lens of ESA and NEPA compliance, identify design features, and evaluate impacts on species and their habitat
• Successfully complete various surveys, including but not limited to, bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, wetlands, etc., and analyze survey data
• Assist with proposal development and project scoping
• Participate in client coordination calls and in-person meetings
• Collect data and perform data analysis
• Successfully complete various surveys, including but not limited to, bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, wetlands, etc.
• Travel as needed for team and client meetings, field work and other project requirements.
• Maintenance and care of field data and specimens
• Equipment and vehicle maintenance, prep, and decontamination

Benefits

• Copperhead will provide these certification opportunities upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level