What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Biologist position at Cypress Environmental Consulting?
AQUATIC BIOLOGIST
Cypress Environmental Consulting is accepting applications for an Aquatic Biologist position to provide field and technical support based in Houston, Texas. This role will involve conducting field work for various wildlife habitat assessments, biological assessments, species surveys, wetland and waterbody delineations, and vegetation surveys. The position will include a significant amount of field work and will require in-person work at the office when not in the field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires prior experience with wildlife identification, species survey methods, plant identification, GPS data collection, and technical report preparation. Detailed knowledge of aquatic, wetland, and wildlife survey methods is required. In addition, familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations and regulatory permitting is beneficial. Candidates with prior wildlife handling, protected species survey experience, and wildlife permits in Texas preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in aquatic biology, wildlife biology, wildlife and fisheries sciences, ecology, rangeland science, environmental sciences or similar field
· Minimum 2 years of related biological fieldwork experience
· Demonstrated experience with wildlife handling and species survey methods
· Proficient utilizing GPS equipment and ArcGIS
· Excellent technical writing and verbal communication abilities
· Must possess a positive, can-do attitude
· Compile and produce sound and well-organized technical documents using a variety of software.
· This position requires the ability to mobilize to project locations with minimal notice and perform work in hot, humid Texas weather conditions.
· Field work may involve hiking up to 10 miles per day in harsh terrain.
· This position requires ability to lift and carry 40lbs
· Willing and able to travel on short notice, and work in remote locations for short and long duration
· Valid driver license and clean driving record
· Observe and abide by policies and procedures outlined in project-specific health and safety plans and company Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures
· May be required to obtain health and safety certifications, industry-approved trainings, or project-specific certifications
· Must pass a drug test prior to employment