ACRT, Inc. Job Profile Summary The ROW Field Biologist will undertake various field procedures supporting our Research, Science, and Innovation (RSI) and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) programs. The primary function of the ROW Field Biologist will be to conduct field surveys (vegetative, pollinators, etc.) along utility corridors in remote, suburban, or urban environments. This position is travel-based, with overnight stays required at contract locations for periods ranging from several days to several months. This position requires experience in low hazardous conditions (e.g., poisonous plants, biting insects, rugged terrain, inclement weather). The successful candidate will prioritize safety and the collection of quality, reliable data for ACRT’s clients. Salary Range Transparency: For those residing in New York, the pay range is $24-$26.50/hr. commensurate with experience, plus overtime. Accommodations, meals, and company vehicle provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; partially matching 401k Duties & Responsibilities Conduct vegetation surveys Collect invertebrate samples using a sweep net Use mapping and GIS software to locate field sites and collect data Identify pollinators Identify and delineate wetlands Follow statistically valid sampling methods Coordinate with outside partners such as utilities, state environmental and natural resources departments, etc. Working Conditions Physical and technical tasks include: Drive to work site may involve interstate travel Operate a 4x4 vehicle off road Field collection of biological data High Travel (up to 100%), including weekends Equipment, environmental and safety requirements: Driving cars, trucks Walking on uneven ground Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness Use of various biological equipment, including sweep net, DBH tape, metric tape, and safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc. Location: Location is not limited to, but includes Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Louisiana and Mississippi. Physical Requirements Field Environment: Frequent standing, walking, hiking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs. Ability to carry 10 to 15 lbs. of equipment Handling of insect, soil, and plant material Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum two-year degree in biology, ecology, botany, entomology, environmental science or similar. Four-year degree preferred (equivalent field experience may be accepted in lieu of degree) Previous travel experience preferred Required Skills: Strong plant identification skills Ability to navigate in back country with a GPS Ability to work autonomously and under pressure Ability to effectively communicate in visual, verbal, and written form Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail, including accurate collection and entry of data Working knowledge of GIS software, MS Outlook, and Excel Desirables/Preferred: Familiarization with organization’s culture of safety preferred Familiarization with organization’s footprint and work types preferred· Supervisory Responsibilities None Additional Works with Inside Company: All employees and managers Work with Outside Company: Customers, vendors, and stakeholders This position has a salary range of $20 to $25 an hour. Actual salaries will vary within the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, performance, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. In addition, ACRT provides a variety of benefits to employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. 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) From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk. Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide. Our mission, vision, and guiding principles collectively form the foundation of ACRT Services’ identity, direction, and values. Each serves a distinct purpose in shaping our company’s purpose, aspirations, and behaviors. Our guiding principles are the bedrock upon which our actions and decisions are built: Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things These guiding principles are not just words on paper; they are the pillars of our corporate culture, shaping our behavior and decisions in every aspect of our work. Our mission is to engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. This mission is the cornerstone of our work. It reminds us every day why we do what we do. In our mission, we see not just a duty but a calling, a responsibility to safeguard the well-being of communities, protect our environment, and empower the future. ACRT Services is committed to excellence in utility vegetation management and utility and environmental services and in doing so, contribute to the safety and resilience of our power infrastructure. Our vision is to be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. This vision drives us to innovate and find new ways to harmonize nature and technology. We aspire to be leaders in creating sustainable solutions that balance the needs of the environment and the demands of modern society. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture. If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562. For additional details please use the link provided below. careers.acrt.com/careers/job-listings Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities