Intermediate Biologist - Arizona
Canacre
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary field surveys
- Act as a technical lead to project team
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.
- Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.
- Lead various biological surveys (e.g. avian, wildlife and vegetation surveys) using standard protocols to support environmental assessments and project compliance
- Collaborate with other members of the team, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to develop and implement conservation and management plans
- Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
- Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain environmental regulations and how they are applied in the field
- Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required
- Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
- Review field reports for consistency and accuracy
- Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
- Minimum 3-5 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
- Experience conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys
- Experienced leading field work, and coordinating with various field teams
- Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of wildlife and vegetation regulations and best practices.
- Familiarity with standard survey protocols and data collection techniques for avian species in the southwestern United States would be considered an asset
- Strong working knowledge of identification of bird species would be considered an asset
- Experience conducting works related to Sonoran Desert Tortoise would be considered an asset
- Experience related to transmission line construction would be an asset
- Formal leadership training would be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier