What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protected Species Observer (Field Based) position at ERM Group?
ERM is hiring a Protected Species Specialist to support our client in New Haven, Connecticut. In this critical role, you will be responsible for observing, recording, and reporting wildlife during construction. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 1 year, extendable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct initial project sweeps, including inspection of isolation barriers, proximate species habitat boundaries, and record the status of species of concern.
- Provide daily sweeps, oversight, and consulting services related to protected species within the area, including adhering to the Project Species Protection Plan and completing daily monitoring and observation reports
- Document protected species interactions and assist with data collection.
- Ensure that all staff are adhering to safe practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science in a related field preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a herpetologist, biologist, or wildlife specialist.
- Has or will obtain a Connecticut Scientific Collectors Permit to work with State-listed species.
- Strong knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA).
- Good observational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Basic computer proficiency for data entry and report generation.
- Must work safely and follow instructions as per Client and ERM policies.
- Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license.
Pay Transparency:
For the Protected Species Specialist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $ 74,000– $96,901, $/35.57hr – $46.58/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through
https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/
or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
Salary : $74,000 - $96,901