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Associate Project Ecologist - Bats
SWCA Environmental Consultants
•Hybrid
About The Position
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant or Associate Project Ecologist to support their Natural Resources team in the Southeast, with a preference for candidates based in Mississippi or Georgia, and openness to Alabama and Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have experience in wildlife ecology with a strong emphasis on bat surveys, regulatory compliance, and habitat assessments across the southeastern United States. This role involves a mix of fieldwork, regulatory coordination, and technical reporting to support ecological projects, with a focus on bat species surveys, acoustic monitoring, and mist-netting efforts. This is a full-time position that offers a flexible work arrangement, including hybrid options. Travel for fieldwork may be required across different ecoregions in the Southeast, including overnight stays. This position is available at the Assistant Project Ecologist level (typically requiring a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience and expertise) or the Associate Project Ecologist level (typically requiring a minimum of five years of relevant industry experience and expertise), depending on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in wildlife biology or environmental consulting.
- Experience conducting bat surveys or similar wildlife fieldwork.
- Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency with GIS tools (ArcGIS, ArcPro).
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and travel as needed.
- Valid driver’s
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience with bat surveys and habitat assessments.
- Federal or state bat survey permits (highly preferred).
- Experience with acoustic analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope, SonoBat).
- Experience supporting Section 7 consultations or HCPs.
- Experience coordinating with USFWS on listed bat species.
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct bat surveys including acoustic monitoring, roost assessments, and mist-netting (as permitted).
- Perform habitat assessments and ecological monitoring across diverse ecosystems.
- Support environmental permitting and compliance efforts related to federally listed bat species.
- Work with species such as Indiana bat, Northern long-eared bat, Gray bat, Tricolored bat, and Rafinesque’s big-eared bat, common across MS, GA, AL, and/or TN.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as USFWS and state wildlife agencies.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data using GIS and field tools.
- Prepare technical reports, survey summaries, and permit documentation.
- Independently supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork.
- Independently assign and direct the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
- Ensure that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely.
- Serve as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers.
- Receive and resolve complaints from employees in the field.
- Monitor team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits package
- Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
- Outstanding corporate culture
- Award-winning career development
- Performance bonuses
- Salary equity and salary transparency
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
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