SWCA Environmental Consultants · 13 hours ago
Assistant Staff Biologist - Shorebird Monitor
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.32/hr - $27.56/hr
2+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Biologist - Shorebird Monitor to support the Amherst, MA office for a project in the New York City area. The role involves daily monitoring of active construction sites, coordinating with construction crews, and performing data collection related to wildlife and environmental resources.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Provide daily monitoring of active construction site from 7:30 AM -3:30 PM, Monday-Friday in all weather conditions
Acts as a liaison between construction crews and project managers
Coordinating with construction crews
Monitoring breeding bird locations
Constructing and maintaining symbolic fencing
Coordinating with project partners
Completes individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight
Works independently on standard tasks, under the direction of a PM
Coordinates land access, field crew progress, and data transfer and management
Executes data collection in the field through self and others
Performs a broad range of tasks related to a variety of wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources
Completes field data QA/QC
Performs basic data synthesis and analysis
Writes deliverable sections under direction
Applies broad knowledge of regulations or guidelines to job
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in biology, ecology, conservation, or related field
Prior shorebird monitoring experience and ability to be approved as a shorebird monitor by state and federal agencies
Ability and confidence to work independently and effectively communicate with contractors, regulators, and the public
Ability to be approved as a qualified shorebird monitor by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ability to work closely with other biologists, have full hearing and color vision
Current eligibility to work in the U.S
A valid driver's license
Preferred
2 field seasons of shorebird monitoring experience
Experience with piping plover and red knot birds, and other state or federally protected shorebirds in New York
Benefits
Performance bonuses
Competitive Benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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