Field ScientistAvian Biologist
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2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Alta Science & Engineering has an immediate opening for a Field Scientist/Avian Biologist to perform avian surveys and carry out compliance activities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) on construction or similar development projects. The biologist position will initially be stationed in Yellowstone National Park but may transition to other remotely based locations. Applicant must be comfortable with heights. Position is seasonal April September approximately 40 hours/week.
Responsibilities May Include:
- Perform avian surveys in accordance with established protocols.
- Implement Federal State and Local regulations and guidelines on a project-specific basis and as directed by team leads. Examples include the MBTA Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Implement evaluate and maintain bird-deterrent equipment/practices.
- Maintain safe working practices and strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
- Daily communication and accurate reporting.
- Prepare write and review field and data reports.
- Maintain excellent communication and high degree of professionalism with construction personnel oversight engineers state or federal agency representatives and other stakeholders.
- Assist with other natural resource biology environmental science or engineering field projects including monitoring and/or sample collection in accordance with established protocols.
- Provide timely communication with supervisor regarding work-related matters.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Ability to conduct field work independently under a high degree of uncertainty while maintaining effective communication with supervisor and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify migratory and non-migratory bird species in the Western US including by sight and call.
- Demonstrated ability to distinguish avian breeding status and likely nest location by behaviors and calls.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports.
- Strong organization attention to detail and data management skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability and willingness to be stationed at a variety of locations in the Western US over the duration of the field season.
- Valid drivers license with insurable driving record.
- Possess Level 1 (or higher) rope certification through the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) or willingness to immediately be trained for Level 1 SPRAT
- Possess OSHA Fall Protection certification
Education and Experience Include:
MS degree in Wildlife Resources Ornithology Ecology Natural Resources or closely related field with avian identification and ecology experience; or BS degree with multiple seasons of avian-related field work and demonstrated leadership qualities.
Other information:
- Pay depends on experience and abilities.
- Position will be filled after identification of suitable candidate(s).
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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