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SENIOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Cypress Environmental Consulting is seeking a full-time Senior Wildlife Biologist to join our team. This role will involve conducting wildlife and protected species surveys, natural resources assessments, vegetation surveys, habitat evaluations, and biological assessments for a variety of municipal, transportation, pipeline, and land development projects utilizing current accepted methodologies. Surveys require prior experience conducting fieldwork, wildlife identification, plant identification, and the proper use and maintenance of GPS and other field equipment. This position also requires a strong background in scientific and technical writing, preparation of regulatory coordination documentation and compliance reports, providing senior technical reviews, supervision, oversight and direction for field activities, and mentoring junior staff. Candidate must possess applicable wildlife permits and be adept working and navigating in field environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, wildlife and fisheries sciences, ecology, rangeland science, environmental sciences or similar field

· Minimum 5 years of related biological fieldwork experience

· Excellent technical writing and verbal communication abilities

· Must possess a positive, can-do attitude

· Demonstrated experience with wildlife survey methods, field surveys, data analysis, and technical report writing

· Proficient utilizing GPS equipment and ArcGIS

· Compile and produce sound and well-organized technical documents using a variety of software.

· This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to mobilize to project locations and perform work during all weather conditions, which may involve hiking up to 10 miles per day in harsh terrain

· This position requires ability to lift and carry 40lbs

· Abide by the project schedule, coordinating travel plans, vehicle and equipment needs, and multi-party collaboration in a timely and efficient manner

· Observe and abide by policies and procedures outlined in project-specific health and safety plans and company Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures

· Valid driver license and clean driving record

· May be required to obtain health and safety certifications, industry-approved trainings, or project-specific certifications

· Must pass a drug test prior to employment

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