Field Biologist I (Environmental)

TL;DR

Field Biologist I (Environmental): Performing biological surveys, assessments, and construction monitoring along the Texas/Mexico border with an accent on data collection, environmental permitting, and technical report authorship. Focus on monitoring construction adherence to Best Management Practices and implementing wildlife habitat assessments.

Location: Must be based in or be able to work in the Brownsville or Del Rio areas of Texas

Company

hirify.global (Sundance Consultants) is a premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm focused on revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one.

What you will do

• Monitor construction activities for adherence to established Best Management Practices along the Texas/Mexico Border.
• Implement construction monitoring protocols, wildlife habitat assessments, stream assessments, and vegetation surveys.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze field data to summarize findings for technical reports.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to obtain data and manage environmental permitting.
• Recommend project alternatives or procedural changes to minimize environmental impacts.
• Participate in briefings, seminars, and public meetings regarding environmental matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife management, botany, wildlife biology, or ecology.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and some knowledge of statistics and database management.
• Experience with GIS platforms, specifically ArcGIS or similar tools.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in challenging remote field terrains.

Nice to have

• Master of Science degree.
• Demonstrated field experience in sensitive species surveys, avian surveys, and wetland delineations.
• Experience completing environmental permitting projects.
• Knowledge of rare, threatened, or endangered plants and animals in the Southwestern Region.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard 40-hour work week, with shifts up to 10 hours a day.
• Collaborative environment working both independently and with a team of natural resource specialists.
• Opportunity to contribute to diverse projects in environmental remediation and sustainable energy.