Biologist
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Summary:
Tetra Tech’s Disaster Recovery Team is now accepting applications for Field Biologists. Field Biologists will support the field project team by recommending and monitoring environmental best management practices (BMPs) to protect predetermined areas from negative impacts. Biologists may also be required to assess threatened or endangered species habitat for appropriate BMPs.
Responsibilities:
- Work in diverse natural environments.
- Collecting data and analyze it.
- Will conduct required environmental assessments and monitor debris removal and tree felling/removal crews to ensure they are implementing the project environmental protection plan and operational permit(s) required BMPs and AMMs.
- Assess, monitor, and document identified endangered species, nesting birds, water quality permits, and stormwater BMPs.
- Field biologists must also be organized, precise and honest with the data they record in order to achieve accurate and reliable research results.
Qualifications:
- Biology degree with field or wildlife experience
- Ability to work up to 6 days a week, 10-12 hours a day, outdoors
- Must have valid driver license and good driving record
- Biologist who specialize in aviary and amphibian species is a plus
- Nesting bird survey experience preferred
- If your position requires a Medical Monitoring Exam you must be cleared for duty for continued employment.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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