What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Biologist position at Tetra Tech Careers?
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Summary:
We are seeking experienced Field Biologists to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s regulatory and permitting capabilities throughout the U.S. This person will be responsible for a wide variety of environmental field activities including but not limited to wetland/waterbody delineations, threated and endangered species surveys, biological monitoring, as well as offering technical support to other projects performed by the Houston office (i.e., soil and ground water sampling, environmental construction oversite, etc.).
Your Role:
- Wetland and waterbody determination and delineations.
- Completion of detailed field notes, daily reports, forms, and checklists.
- Performance of threated and endangered species surveys for proposed infrastructure development.
- Monitoring wildlife during construction of facilities, energy transmission line, oil and gas pipelines, etc.
- Health and safety assessments of project sites and teams.
- Various reporting tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field is required. M.S. in conservation biology or environmental planning is a plus.
- 5 years of construction permitting, or regulatory experience is preferred.
- Experience with linear projects in the oil and gas industry is plus.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (TX/NM/OK/LA).
- Candidate must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
- Candidate must also have the ability to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess personal interaction, communications and organizational skills as well as knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Fulcrum Data Collection, etc.
- A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
About Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 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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