Managing Technical Consultant, Bat Biologist (Senior Level)

ERM is hiring a Managing Technical Consultant, Bat Biologist for projects in the eastern U.S. Biologists will plan for, lead, and conduct acoustic or mist-net surveys for bats and analyze bat recordings, organize data, and produce reports documenting findings.

In addition to bat surveys, the ideal candidate will have experience with other protected species surveys with an emphasis on protected species in the eastern U.

S., and wetland delineations. This is a leadership role requiring strong technical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills that may require some field work.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership and performance of habitat assessments, acoustic and or mist-nest surveys.

Preparing proposals and developing survey plans for related efforts.

Ideal Candidate Task will have harp trapping experience.

Ideal Candidate will be able to visually distinguish acoustic call recordings from other genera.

Conduct roost emergence counts.

Conduct potential hibernaculum assessments.

Lead additional protected species surveys including but not limited to pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys, construction monitoring, and field wetland delineations.

Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment.

Prepare daily progress reports and field assessment reports.

Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.

May also be tasked with conducting desktop constraints analysis using ArcGIS Online.

Coordinate and lead survey teams.

Coordinate with site personnel on a daily basis

This position will require some field deployment and long-distance travel.

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.

6+ years of Bat survey and field leadership experience.

Certified as Qualified Bat Surveyor

Federally permitted for Indiana, Grey, Virginia Big-Eared and / or Northern Long Eared Bats preferred.

Demonstrated experience and proficiency in use of handheld real-time bat detectors (e.g. : Echometer Touch) and visual identification of bat species by sonogram.

Positive and effective communication with clients, project managers, and project teams

Effective technical writing and oral communication skills.

Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Detail-oriented, responsible, well organized, professional, and self-motivated.

Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations are required as bat handling will be a requirement.

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