Biologist (Remote) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Boise, ID (Job ID 42131)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. Our Boise, ID office is currently seeking a Mid to Senior level Biologist / Ecologist/ Botanist to help develop projects and lead field monitoring, surveying, environmental assessments, and reporting for a variety of projects across the western United States.

Responsibilities:

·         Synthesize and interpret biological information and prepare technical reports.

·         Analyze potential impacts on biological resources for a variety of projects and clients.

·         Support project managers and other technical staff with permitting and client-agency communications.

·         Manage biology tasks and act as task lead for field oversight and technical writing tasks (coordinating field logistics, overseeing surveys and managing field staff).

·         Support permitting efforts and prepare field survey reports and mitigation, survey, and monitoring plans.

·         Prepare biological sections of NEPA documents (EAs and EISs), and other documents required under the NEPA and the Endangered Species Act. 

·         Field data collection and leading QA/QC including botanical, wetlands, streams, soils, and wildlife field surveys, monitoring, and mapping.

·         GIS and software support using ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and Survey 123.

Requirements:

·         Master's degree (preferred) in applicable field such as biological science, botany, ecology, environmental science or natural resource management.

·         Five to seven years of professional experience related to plants, wildlife habitats, and ecological assessments.

·         Field experience with plants and habitats in the West, Intermountain West, and Great Plains ecosystems.

·         Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, natural/biological resources management and habitat conservation planning.

·         Experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS or similar mapping program is preferred.

·         This position requires strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and high level of interpersonal communication skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks. 

·         Should have the ability to work independently, communicate clearly and/or work closely with team members located across other offices.  

·         Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in both work processes and products, and willingness to assume new roles are critical.

·         Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project are necessary to perform the responsibilities of this position.

·         Prior experience in private sector or ecological consulting business is desirable.

·         Must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and be able and willing to travel for field assignments and meetings.

·         A strong background of coursework and/or experience in botany, soil taxonomy, ecology, and field data collection. 

·         Course work in natural resources, plant identification, botany, soils, rangeland plants, agriculture, or crop science (or related field).

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

·         Knowledge and experience in fieldwork plant identification and use of dichotomous keys.

·         Knowledge and experience with biological surveys, wetland and stream identification and delineation and a variety of vegetation sampling techniques such as line-point intercept and other methods.

Physical Demands & Work Environment (during field work opportunities):

·         Bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions (extreme hot and/or cold).

·         Applicants must be willing to work in difficult conditions and often miles from a vehicle.

·         Ability to perform manual labor including excavation with shovels (wetland delineations).

·         Availability to work some extended hitch rotations during the field season, with overnight travel for up to 8-10 days at a time.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers   Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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