Biologist - Entry Level - ( 230001VH )

Description

Your Opportunity:

2,500 Environmental Services staff. 20 technical specialties. 900 professional associations. An international team with local expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. Grounded by safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions that perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Duties:

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team out of our Overland Park, Kansas office. Duties would include:

• Performing wildlife field surveys and habitat assessments using a variety of survey techniques (e.g., avian point-count surveys, bat acoustic surveys, raptor nest searches, eagle use surveys, bat mist-netting, and radio telemetry)
• Frequent travel to project sites which require overnight stays.
• Ability to work independently with direction from Project Manager or Task Lead
• Assist lead biologist with wetland and habitat delineations.
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data.
• Write technical reports for client and regulatory agency review (e.g., survey summaries, risk assessments)
• Use of ArcGIS FieldMaps for navigation and to collect data.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field
• Must be comfortable operating computers, tablets, and Global Positioning System units.
• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Complete tasks with consideration of their own and the team’s safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work remotely in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel (80-90%) to project sites
• Flexible with changing tasks and timelines
• Willingness to work on weekends, as needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Kansas-Overland Park

Organization : BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes WI

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 24, 2023, 9:26:28 AM

Req ID: 230001VH

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans