ERM is hiring a Managing Technical Consultant, Ecologist for projects in the Midwest.  The successful candidate will plan for, lead, and conduct surveys (with a focus on birds), organize data, report production, and impact analysis. In addition to survey experience for birds, the ideal candidate will have experience with permitting, and assessment of other species with an emphasis on protected species in the Midwest U.S. This is a leadership role requiring strong technical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills that may require some field work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and performance of habitat assessment and surveys.Preparing proposals and developing survey plans for related efforts.Lead additional protected species surveys including but not limited to pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys, construction monitoring, and field wetland delineations.Maintain, organize, and inventory equipment.Prepare daily progress reports and field assessment reports.Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.May also be tasked with conducting desktop constraints analysis using ArcGIS Online.Coordinate and lead survey teams.Coordinate with site personnel on a daily basisThis position will require some field deployment and long-distance travel.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.6+ years of relevant experience.Positive and effective communication with clients, project managers, and project teams.Effective technical writing and oral communication skills.Problem solving and decision-making skills.Detail-oriented, responsible, well organized, professional, and self-motivated.Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations are required as bat handling will be a requirement.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

 

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