Ecologist

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in applicable field (i.e., environmental science/policy, natural resources planning, biology, ecology or geography, or a closely related discipline).

• Types of studies typically required for these projects include avian and/or bat surveys, habitat delineations, specialized studies for federal and state listed threatened and endangered species, and post-construction mortality studies.

• Project management experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in working with public and/or commercial clients.

• Strong technical leader with established stakeholder relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, oral presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.

• Strategic thinker and problem-solver.

• Strong technical report writer/editor.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Experience with environmental permitting related to wildlife, bats and/or avifauna.

Please highlight any of the following skill sets in your resume and accompanying cover letter:

•  Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence studies, natural/biological resources management, and habitat conservation planning.

• Knowledge of permitting processes at the federal and state levels.

• Experience with statistical tools for fatality estimation and risk assessment.

• Technical skills related to the assessment of wildlife, sensitive/protected habitat, or wetlands.

• Experience in providing effective peer review of technical and client-oriented work products.

• Demonstrated success in regulatory negotiations at the federal and state levels.

• Ability to review, synthesize, and interpret biological resources information.

• Experience with NEPA-compliant documentation.

• Experience with ESA Sections 7 and 10 requirements, developing HCPs and BAs, and USFWS consultation process.

• Experience with Clean Water Act (Sections 401 and 404) requirements and permit process, and other state-specific environmental regulations.

• Experience with eagle take permitting under Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, including the development of Eagle Conservation Plans and eagle take permit applications and negotiation of permit conditions.

• Demonstrated success in technical scope development, budgeting, and pricing projects.

• Project management experience (specifying the client sector, the scale of the project and personal roles).

• Examples of commitment to quality management, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.

• Demonstrated success in team leadership, staff mentoring, project management, and client/business development.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. 

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech) or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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