ERM · 2 months ago
Consultant, Acoustic Bat Biologist
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expERM is seeking an experienced Consultant, Acoustic Bat Biologist to play a key role in growing their business in Overland Park, KS. The role involves managing acoustic detectors, analyzing call data, and conducting field surveys related to bat acoustic tasks for various environmental compliance projects.
ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintaining, managing, and deploying bat acoustic equipment. Deployment of equipment often requires travel and is seasonal in nature
Collecting, organizing, managing, and analyzing acoustic data, including but not limited to: noise removal, species identification, and activity index calculation
Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
Writing technical acoustic reports for client and regulatory agency review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution. Or equivalent experience
2+ years (3+ years preferred) of experience with bat acoustical data, monitoring, and management
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, bat acoustic analysis, including manual vetting and identification of Endangered Species Act-listed species (e.g., Indiana bat [Myotis sodalis])
Demonstrated aptitude with R program
Working knowledge of bat survey techniques, conservation issues, and distribution and habitat requirements
Diligent observation skills and a willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork in rural or wilderness settings, and flexibility in work assignments
Ability to develop basic reports from field notes and data
Ability to work at a desk or in the field for long periods of time
Aptitude to follow instructions from project managers and other task managers, interact effectively with coworkers, and to accept guidance and constructive criticism
Precise and thorough data management and organization
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
Prior to employment with ERM, this position will require the successful completion of a drug screening
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Preferred
Master's degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution
Experience in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and surrounding regions
Experience using bat call analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope Pro and AnalookW Sonobat, BCID)
Experience conducting bat mist-netting and radio-telemetry surveys
Experience with collecting known call data
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Familiarity with digital data collection methods such as ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps
Company
ERM
ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Rumsey
North America CFO
Steve Maaseide
Chief Operating Officer
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