Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist- Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Missouri

About the role

Stantec's Environmental Services team is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in various sectors.

Your Opportunity: Conduct varied wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
Support Bat mist-net surveys, Bat acoustic surveys, Acoustic data analysis and Wildlife radio-tracking
Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects
Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, EPA, USFWS, and other federal, state and local regulatory/permitting programs
Aid with environmental permit applications and endangered resource record reviews
Aid with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Technical report and memorandum writing
Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner
Maintain Stantec’s high standard of quality control and quality assurance
Effective communication with colleagues, clients, and agency personnel

Responsibilities

• Conduct varied wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
• Support Bat mist-net surveys, Bat acoustic surveys, Acoustic data analysis and Wildlife radio-tracking
• Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects
• Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, EPA, USFWS, and other federal, state and local regulatory/permitting programs
• Aid with environmental permit applications and endangered resource record reviews
• Aid with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
• Technical report and memorandum writing
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner
• Maintain Stantec’s high standard of quality control and quality assurance
• Effective communication with colleagues, clients, and agency personnel

Requirements

• Experience or knowledge conducting fieldwork, including wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
• Experience setting acoustic detectors for survey and data download, organization, and analysis using automated software programs. Manual vetting experience a plus
• Strong problem-solution orientation, detail oriented and resourceful
• Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially lead multiple tasks subject to project deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel
• To travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 5-10 days at a time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline from an accredited university is required
• Minimum 5-8 years of related, professional experience
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 5-10 days at a time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and resourceful
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 5-10 days at a time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave