Biologist

Environmental Research Group, LLC incl AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services. Founded in 2000, ERG is an environmental consulting small business providing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) services to federal, state, local/municipal, and commercial clients across the United States. ERG is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and operates AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services, out of Austin, Texas to provide Texas state-wide services. We are a value-driven, employee-first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion guide our success, as we serve with gratitude, joy, and adaptability.

We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Disadvantaged/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (DBE, WO/WBE) Small (Environmental Consulting) Business.

Job Description

Environmental Research Group (ERG) is seeking a full-time, biologist to join our Natural Resources Team in Austin, Texas. The Natural Resources Team biologist will travel to project locations for fieldwork throughout the United States, with work centered in Texas, primarily supporting AmaTerra services of ERG - this includes both driving and/or flying as well as overnight stays. This position may require access to restricted sites and would need to pass a background check. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.). Preferred qualifications include one to three years of related experience and the completion of wetland delineation training. The biologist must also be willing to obtain an open water SCUBA certification for mussel surveys.

The biologist is expected to support and lead field surveys including, but not limited to, habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, and invasive species surveys. Species surveyed varies from birds and mammals to insects and mussels and surveys and include both diurnal and nocturnal field efforts. Fieldwork duration ranges from one day to twelve days on average. Additionally, the Biologist will work from the ERG Austin office and/or home to support development of survey reports, management plans, and other project deliverables.

Fieldwork tasks include physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data. Some surveys require hiking several miles in a day, working in and around water, and accessing caves or other challenging topography.

The Biologist will:

• Perform field tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Demonstrate successful team relationship and task management skills.
• Communicate effectively and work well with teammates.
• Write clear and informative field notes; present numerical data effectively when needed; able to read and interpret written and spreadsheet data.
• Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.)

Salary

Salary Contract Act hourly wages (SCA) based on location

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ERG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.