Bat Surveyor/Environmental Scientist

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• KJ Consulting and Environmental Services is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist who will be responsible for performing various tasks in the environmental division.
• This role requires knowledge and experience in bat habitat assessments, species identification, surveys, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, mitigation planning, agency coordination, project management, and public engagement.
• We are looking for a team player with a strong work ethic.
• This position will focus on the performance of threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory agency coordination.
• **Qualified Bat Surveyor (QBS) / Environmental Scientist** **- 2 positions** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Pay Range**: $65,000 - $98,500.
• Average = $81,613 (2-4 years) **Pay Range**: $75,000 - $113,000.
• Average = $93,084 (5+ years) For the posting: Salary commensurate with experience.
• **Position Overview** KJ Consulting and Environmental Services is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist who will be responsible for performing various tasks in the environmental division.
• This role requires knowledge and experience in bat habitat assessments, species identification, surveys, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, mitigation planning, agency coordination, project management, and public engagement.
• We are looking for a team player with a strong work ethic.
• This position will focus on the performance of threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory agency coordination.
• **Education/Experience**: * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental Sciences or related field from accredited college/university; * Registered as a Qualified Bat Surveyor by the PA Game Commission and US Fish and Wildlife Service PA field office; * Possession of current or recent permit from the Pennsylvania Game Commission in order to handle or conduct surveys for State or federally listed bats; and * Minimum of at least 2 years of experience in field studies, data collection, and conducting bat surveys related to Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, and tricolored bats.
• **Required Skills**: * Experience with the National Environmental Protection Act and the Federal Endangered Species Act, and experience in environmental consulting or a related industry; * Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; * Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems; * Have expertise in species identification, habitat evaluation, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to conduct field work; * Proven ability to organize, write, and edit effective technical reports and permit applications; * Proven ability to conduct project planning and permitting meetings, including agency meetings; * Proficiency in bat identification (live and via calls); * Experience with bat survey equipment (acoustic detectors, mist nets, traps); * Knowledge of state and federal bat species, their habitats and assessment methods, and conservation status; * Excellent observational skills and strong interest in wildlife; * Attention to detail following field protocols, data collection, and data entry; * Generate data of known quality and appropriate field notes; * Experience with PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, U.S.
• Fish and Wildlife Service, PA Game Commission, and PA DEP procedures/regulations; * Strong technical writing skills, efficiently and accurately performs QA/QC; * Experience with project management, data management, and report writing/preparation; * Implement and complete tasks in a timely manner and within budget communicated by manager; * Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, and the ability to think critically; * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; * Ability to work outdoors under difficult field conditions including variable weather, difficult terrain, physically demanding circumstances at night, and long and irregular hours (when needed), unsupervised in remote field conditions; * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); * Prior experience working within the consulting industry for public, state, federal, and/or oil & gas industry clients is a plus; * Must have a valid driver's license, and provide your own transportation to field sites; and * Follow company and client mandated safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.
• **Duties** * Perform and supervise threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory agency coordination; * Prepare summary report documentation of bat studies/surveys and conduct coordination/consultation with the appropriate USFWS field office and state wildlife agency; * Comply with federal, state, and local regulations; * Perform technical work and draft technical reports; * Perform desktop analysis and initial field reconnaissance; * Travel to field sites to collect data and conduct surveys.
• Field surveys in forests, wetlands, caves, mine openings, structures, and other bat habitats; * Collaborate with government agencies, developers, energy companies, and conservation organizations; * Prepare detailed survey reports for regulatory submissions; * Identify and evaluate suitable habitats for different bat species, including roosting and foraging sites; * Use visual/manual/hand methods or acoustic data to identify bat species, including rare, threatened, or endangered types such as the Indiana, northern long-eared, little brown, and tricolored bats; * Conduct acoustic surveys with ultrasonic detectors and analysis software to record and identify species, or trapping surveys using mist nets and harp traps, with proper handling and biometric recording; * Ensure all work follows U.S.
• Fish and Wildlife Service Range-Wide Indiana Bat & Northern Long-Eared Bat Survey Guidelines and obtaining required permits, including state scientific collecting permits; * Advise on measures to minimize impacts of projects on bat colonies; * Work with federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate surveys and avoid delays in project approval; * Follow the Pennsylvania Guidance on Surveying Transportation Structures for Bats and Bird Occupancy when conducting bat use assessments and surveys on transportation structures; * Utilize project data and provide analysis for multiple projects; * Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work; * Prepare deliverables, including reports and work plans; * Perform interpretation of tables, graphs, data, and figures; * Safely perform work in the office and field.
• The assignments require the ability to lift 50 lbs., carry equipment, work within wetland and stream areas, maneuver around obstacles, and work in the presence of traffic; * Perform additional responsibilities at times, if necessary, to achieve project and/or company goals; * Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in the industry, government, or the general public; * Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relationships with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings; * Prepare documentation in response to requests for proposals or statements of interest; * Use computers to store, process, and analyze data; * Assist with the preparation of state and federal permit application packages and coordinate the acquisition of permit authorizations; and * Comply with all KJ policies and procedures.

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