WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
Cypress Environmental Consulting is seeking a full-time Wildlife Biologist to provide field and technical support to our environmental team. This role will involve conducting field work for natural resources assessments, including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, habitat assessments, biological assessments, and vegetation surveys for a variety of municipal, transportation, pipeline, and land development projects utilizing GPS equipment. Site assessments require fieldwork, wildlife identification skills, plant identification skills, and a strong scientific writing component. The position will split its time between field work and the office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires conducting threatened and endangered species surveys, general plant and wildlife surveys, wetland and stream assessments, GPS data collection, and technical report preparation. Detailed knowledge of wetland and wildlife survey methods is required. In addition, familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations and regulatory permitting pertaining to a variety of municipal, transportation, land development, and natural resource projects is beneficial. Candidates with prior protected species survey experience and wildlife permits in Texas preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, wildlife and fisheries sciences, ecology, rangeland science, environmental sciences or similar field
· Minimum 2 to 6 years of related biological fieldwork experience
· Excellent technical writing and verbal communication abilities
· Must possess a positive, can-do attitude
· Demonstrated experience with wildlife survey methods, field surveys, data analysis, and technical report writing
· Proficient utilizing GPS equipment and ArcGIS
· Compile and produce sound and well-organized technical documents using a variety of software.
· This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to mobilize to project locations and perform work during all weather conditions, which may involve hiking up to 10 miles per day in harsh terrain
· This position requires ability to lift and carry 40lbs
· Willing and able to travel on short notice, and work in remote locations for short and long duration
· Prior completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training course is preferred
· Abide by the project schedule, coordinating travel plans, vehicle and equipment needs, and multi-party collaboration in a timely and efficient manner
· Observe and abide by policies and procedures outlined in project-specific health and safety plans and company Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures
· Valid driver license and clean driving record
· May be required to obtain health and safety certifications, industry-approved trainings, or project-specific certifications
· Must pass a drug test prior to employment