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Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) ยท 3 months ago

Bat Biologist/Ecologist

positionLombard, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is seeking a Bat Biologist/Ecologist to take a leadership role in their Midwest region, growing their bat biology program and supporting projects across the Great Lakes and upper Midwest. The role involves leading field survey crews, conducting various bat surveys, and collaborating with state agencies for compliance and permitting.

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Responsibilities

Lead field survey crews for bat projects throughout the Midwest, with occasional assignments in other regions
Conduct presence/absence surveys, acoustic monitoring, radio-telemetry, and habitat assessments in forested, prairie, agricultural, riparian, and urban edge habitats typical of the Midwest
Assist with developing safe, efficient, and consistent workflows for bat services tailored to regional client and agency needs
Coordinate with state wildlife agencies and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Region 3) on Endangered Species Act compliance and permitting
Support multidisciplinary teams by occasionally assisting with other natural resource surveys (e.g., wetlands, vegetation assessments, Phase I ESAs, constraints analyses)
Prepare reports and study plans describing methodologies and survey results, tailored to state and federal regulatory requirements
Utilize GPS units, tablets (Field Maps, Survey123), and tools such as thermal imaging, remote sensing, and acoustic analysis software to collect and interpret field data

Qualification

Bat survey expertiseAcoustic monitoringField survey coordinationTechnical writingProject managementCurrent rabies vaccinationNatural resource managementGPS proficiencyThermal imagingRemote sensing

Required

B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated field experience with bat species, including study design, acoustic data collection, processing, and analysis
Experience supervising or coordinating multiple field survey crews
Current rabies vaccination required
Ability to conduct strenuous fieldwork (up to 10 miles per day, often in rugged terrain) and carry up to 40 lbs of equipment
Willingness to travel extensively across the Midwest during the summer survey season, including night work

Preferred

Three to seven years of natural resources experience, with emphasis on bat survey methods and habitat assessments
Current USFWS Section 10(a)(1)(A) Recovery Permit for bat work
Familiarity with Midwest state permitting and conservation programs
Experience with other wildlife survey types (avian, herpetofauna) a plus
Strong skills in technical writing and preparation of regulatory documents
Demonstrated experience with task or project management

Company

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT)

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Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://www.ectinc.com

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Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Bobbi Westerby
President & CEO
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Tom Hazlett
Chief Operating Officer
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