Field Biologist I

The Field Biologist is engaged in aspects of environmental related projects including, but not limited to, biological surveys, biological assessments, wetland delineations, and resource analysis. The position would be responsible for data collection, field surveys, agency coordination, environmental permitting, and technical report authorship. Work will be performed independently as well as with a team of natural resource specialists and scientists.

The main locations are Brownsville, TX or Del Rio,TX.

This position is seasonal. 12 months +

Duties & Responsiblities

• Primary duty is to monitor construction activities for adherence to established Best Management Practices along the Texas/Mexico Border.
• Implement construction monitoring protocols, studies, and short-term field surveys, natural community and wildlife habitat assessments, stream assessments and vegetation surveys.
• Collect, interpret, analyze data and summarize data for reports.
• Apply scientific expertise to interpret and present results of field and desktop studies.
• Interact professionally with others, including project managers, co-workers, teaming partners, and clients.
• Coordinate with and obtain data from federal, state and local agencies.
• Recommend alternatives to proposed projects or changes in procedures, locations, etc., to minimize environmental impacts.
• Participate in briefings, seminars, conferences, training sessions and public meetings on environmental matters as needed.
• Familiarity with federal/state environmental regulations, especially those related to botanical resources, wetlands, waters, and wildlife.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife management, botany, wildlife biology, ecology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information, make sound decisions and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional skill with Microsoft Suite programs.
• Some knowledge of statistics and database management.
• GIS experience to include ArcGIS or similar platforms.
• Technical writing and editing skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and demonstrate flexibility with shifting priorities and timelines.
• Positive, can-do approach to assignments and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Science degree
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated field experience in assisting with sensitive species surveys, avian surveys, wetland delineations, vegetation monitoring, and other field assignments.
• Demonstrated experience completing environmental permitting projects.
• Knowledge of rare, threatened, or endangered plants and animals in the Southwestern Region.
• Demonstrated experience with specific species groups (e.g. plants, birds, mammals).

Working Conditions

• Duty station will be in the Brownsville or Del Rio areas of Texas.
• 40 hrs per week, up to 10 hours a day.

Phsycical Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug/alcohol tests and background check.
• Ability to travel and work in field locations, sometimes remote potentially challenging terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors independently with a team of other scientists.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.