Consultant Associate, Wildlife Biologist Job at ERM, Elko, NV

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  • ERM
  • Elko, NV

Job Description

ERM is seeking a self-starting, dynamic Wildlife Biologist to join our consulting team in Elko, NV. As part of our Impact Assessment Team, you will provide high-quality analytical support to ERM clients through close work with other team members. Assignments will include desk-based work as well as travel to conduct fieldwork (potentially up to 70% of the time). This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to join a growing and exciting team, and to build a rewarding career path with a global leader in environmental and sustainability consulting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own areas of specialization and support additional analyses outside of your areas of specialization, working collaboratively with experts in other fields and with other technical backgrounds.

  • Provide technical consulting on baseline study and impact assessment projects, and provide permitting support in a variety of sectors including mining, oil and gas, power and transmission, and renewable/alternative energy.
  • Perform project activities to contribute to the successful completion of client deliverables through the collection of field data, organizing and analyzing collected data, literature review, and report writing.
  • Utilize digital tools for data collection and mapping including ArcGIS Online, Survey123, etc.
  • Work within budget/schedule expectations and ensure high quality standards on project deliverables.
  • Communicate effectively with internal staff, subcontractors, clients, and regulators.
  • Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM's format and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS degree in biology, natural resource science, or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
  • 0+ years of experience conducting biological surveys for vegetation, wetlands, and/or wildlife; natural resource permitting; and/or impact assessment.
  • Experience using ArcGIS, Garmin and/or Trimble GPS, and other survey related equipment and programs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel and conduct field work for short- and long-term deployments as needed, sometimes in remote locations in variable weather conditions and across challenging terrain.
  • Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organizational/analytical skills and experience with technical writing or strong desire for technical writing.
  • Ability to multi-task, work within a diverse team, maintain flexibility with scheduling and changing project deadlines/details, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated attributes to become an effective consultant, including but not limited to being a team player, eager to continue learning and growing, a self-starter who takes initiative, and versatile, and having a service-oriented mentality.
  • Demonstrated interest in business consulting and environmental/social issues (either through related coursework, previous employment, or personal endeavors).
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in biology, natural resource science, or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience conducting biological surveys for vegetation, wetlands, and/or wildlife; natural resource permitting; and/or impact assessment.
  • Experience with the Nevada Conservation Credit System and Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical team, sage-grouse lek monitoring, migratory and breeding bird surveys, and eagle and raptor aerial and ground-based survey preferred.

For the Consulting Associate, Wildlife Biologist (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $61,299 – $75,562 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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