Field Biologist- Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

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.

What you'll do

• Research regulatory material, publications, precedents, input from other subject matter specialists to include environmental engineers, archaeologists, and fish and wildlife biologists, to determine probable impacts, possible alternatives, and necessary mitigation requirements for a variety of environmental regulatory documents such as environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other compliance documents.
• Design and set-up of new field projects, studies, and short-term field surveys and performance of natural community and wildlife habitat assessments, stream assessments and vegetation surveys.
• Collect, interpret, analyze data and summarize data for reports.
• Prepare and write scientific reports, resource sections of NEPA analyses, environmental documents and technical memorandums / reports including biological assessments, habitat mitigation plans, and wetland delineations.
• 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 Requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.