12/01/2023
Hiring! Ecologist / Biologist
Hicks & Company Environmental/Archeological Consultants is looking for a highly motivated Ecologist / Biologist to join our talented group. This position offers a challenging and important role on a team with a commitment to quality work. We offer great benefits, a positive work environment, and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Salary is commensurate with experience. To be considered, candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities will include:
-Development of environmental studies and technical reports;
-Vegetation and habitat assessments, including presence/absence surveys for threatened or endangered species;
-Field delineations of wetlands and other waters of the U.S.;
--Coordination with government agencies and clients; and
Support of proposal development.
Minimum qualifications and experience include:
---A Bachelor’s degree in a natural resource-related field (e.g., biology, ecology, etc.);
Experience in environmental consulting or related public agency employment (minimum of 5 years);
Completion of 38-Hour Army Corps of Engineers Wetland
-Delineation Training;
-Experience in field data collection and the ability to work in all weather conditions;
-Availability for overnight travel (average of 50% of work time);
-Ability to identify vegetation and wildlife species;
-Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related environmental laws;
-Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes, including preparation of TxDOT Species Analysis Spreadsheets and Water Features Delineation Reports; and
-Ability to write clearly, concisely, and efficiently.
Preferred qualifications include:
-Permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to survey for the Golden-cheeked Warbler and/or other species;
-Experience preparing Endangered Species Act consultation documents and experience consulting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service under Section 7 or Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act; and
-Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting and experience coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and two technical writing samples using the form below or email [email protected].
Hicks & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hicks & Company is looking for highly motivated professionals to join our talented group in Austin, Texas. Ecologist / Biologist Ecologist Job description Hicks & Company Environmental/Archeological Consultants is looking for a highly motivated Ecologist / Biologist to join our talented group. This....
