Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking individuals to fill seasonal positions as Environmental Technicians serving as Bat Research Field Assistants. The work location will be various states in the Eastern United States. This position is in anticipation of more growth and is an evergreen position. This project will primarily take place between Mid-May to Mid-August.

Job Duties:

• Assisting qualified bat biologists in conducting presence/absence surveys for bats (which could include the performance of habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, mist-netting, radio-telemetry, portal searches, and portal trapping as necessary).
• Assisting with surveys for other rare species or other environmental work as needed.
• Conducting rare, threatened, and endangered bat surveys on development projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and the Southeast United States.
• Performing field site reconnaissance, habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, acoustic analyses, mist-netting, portal searches, portal trapping, and/or radio telemetry.
• Coordinating with team leaders, field supervisors, land agents, and/or landowners as required.
• Assisting with bat equipment preparations, White-nose Syndrome decontamination procedures, data entry and/or report writing or other environmental surveys as needed.
• Overnight travel within 500 miles for weekly to 10-day shifts is required. Fieldwork in rough terrain, exposed to weather and outdoor hazards. Traveling to remote areas and driving on rough roads in a variety of weather conditions can be expected.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fieldwork will be conducted during the day and at night in variable weather and environmental conditions, often requiring long or irregular hours.
• Lift and/or move up to 40lbs.
• Hiking long distances while carrying up to 25lbs of gear in steep, uneven terrain or wadable water.
• A commitment to safely performing job duties in these conditions is required.

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Experience

• Less than 2 year(s): Experience related to the Biological field.
• Knowledge and ability to identify trees of the Eastern U.S.

• Rabies pre-exposure vaccinations.
• Experience with mist-netting for bats or birds.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Communications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)