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Field Biologist

Terracon
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time

Job Description

Field Biologist

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference in the world? Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a growth-oriented Ecologist / Biologist for our southwestern ecology team.

We are looking for candidates willing to grow their expertise in ecology / biology across multiple southwestern species as well as of waters of the

As a Field Ecologist / Biologist, you will work closely with senior personnel across the region to deliver threatened and endangered species assessments (, habitat assessments and avian and wildlife surveying / monitoring), wetland delineation and permitting support, and support NEPA environmental document preparation (, Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments).

In this role, you assist others to coordinate with NEPA practitioners and other specialists to deliver multidisciplinary work products for clients.

This is a growth opportunity within the rapidly growing Environmental Planning Practice at Terracon, as we expand the practice within our established southwest operation.

Join us and explore the possibilities!

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to projects across the southwest, including work in Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona, and New Mexico
  • Assist an existing environmental team to deliver work products and consulting solutions for clients.
  • Work with senior staff to employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention.
  • Assist safety efforts for project field team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines
  • Willing to learn and obtain understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Understand and implement technical requirements to sample, test and collect data and / or document site activities.
  • Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection in area of technical expertise.

Responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to, assisting in the preparations of statements of qualifications and proposals, identifying new opportunities for professional services, and authoring technical reports.

Candidates will be expected to develop professional relationships with regulatory personnel, prospective clients and / or other natural resource professionals.

Requirements for the Position

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following requirements :

  • Bachelor's and / or master’s degree(s) in Botany, Biology, Ecology, and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience
  • Understanding of, and / or committed willingness to learn, Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements (, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, local & state requirements)
  • Proficiency in use of GIS and Microsoft Office software, including electronic document preparation is desirable.
  • Able to acquire certifications and / or species-specific permits such as 10(a) scientific study permits for one or more species.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  • Terracon provides excellent compensation, benefits & bonus to the selected candidate. Terracon is also a 100% employee-owned company.
  • 30+ days ago
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