Bat Biologist

EDR is seeking an experienced, versatile, team-oriented <strong>Bat Biologist </strong>to join our Environmental Services group. A qualified Bat Biologist will have at least <strong>5 years of experience</strong> in bat research and studies including mist netting and handling of captured bats, acoustic monitoring, radio telemetry surveys, literature review, and report preparation. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable of bat biology/natural history, the Endangered Species Act, and state and federal guidance regarding bat study protocols. Candidates should also be experienced in agency consultation and state/federal permitting (e.g., preparation of net conservation benefit plans, habitat conservation plans, incidental take permits). <br><br>This position requires an ability to identify bat species found throughout the midwestern, mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States, and experience with GPS, GIS, and data analysis/processing. The ability to obtain bat handling permits from state and federal wildlife agencies is also desired. Preference will be given to candidates with the corresponding strong office skills such as impact analysis, technical writing, effective research, efficient and professional communication, and problem-solving. The minimum education required is a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, environmental science, ecology, or related field; master's degree preferred.<strong> This role would be a full-time position based out of an EDR office in New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, or Ohio.</strong><br><br><strong>This position requires:</strong><br><ul><li>Strong technical writing skills, data processing, and GIS skills.</li><li>Skills and experience in field surveys for bats including habitat evaluations, mist netting, presence/absence surveys, and telemetry studies.</li><li>Minimum BS degree in wildlife biology, environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.</li><li>The ability to travel for up to a week at a time, sometimes with nighttime or consecutive days of work on a remote site.</li></ul><br>The anticipated base <strong>pay range of $65,000-$80,000 per year</strong> is commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual's education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs.<br><br>EDR is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 40 years. This position represents a career opportunity with one of the leading environmental permitting consultants for renewable energy projects in the Eastern United States. Significant milestones in our portfolio include the largest proposed utility-scale solar project in Maryland (Great Bay Solar), the first wind energy project built in New York (Madison), the first wind energy project approved in Ohio (Buckeye), the first battery energy storage facility approved in Ohio (Flint Grid), the first approved offshore wind project (Cape Wind), the first built off-shore wind project (Block Island), the first proposed offshore wind project in the Great Lakes (Project Icebreaker), the largest wind energy project in the Northeast (Maple Ridge), and the first wind energy project proposed on National Forest Service Lands (Deerfield Wind). Our experience on these projects, along with many other ongoing/active projects, incorporates all aspects of natural resource studies, impact analysis, and permitting, which includes preparation of environmental impact statements and siting board applications in addition to various support studies and permit applications.<br><br>Join the EDR team and become a part of a dynamic and diverse group of environmental experts, including ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization experts, planners, landscape architects, and engineers. Embark on a fulfilling career where you'll engage in exciting and meaningful projects and collaborate with our skilled professionals to make a real difference in the environment!<br><br>To apply for this position, please upload and submit your resume and cover letter below.<br><br>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.<br><br>To apply for this position, please upload and submit your resume and cover letter here: <br><br>https://www.edrdpc.com/careers/bat-biologist/