Bat Biologist

Terracon is seeking a Bat Biologist in Louisville, KY, to conduct bat surveys and habitat assessments across the U.S. Responsibilities include leading field crews, data collection, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent experience, along with relevant permits. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k) plans, emphasizing professional growth in bat conservation.
About the position

Are you passionate about bat conservation and looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Join our team at Terracon as a Bat Biologist and become an integral part of a 100% employee-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth. In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside dedicated project teams to conduct bat presence/absence surveys using mist-netting and acoustics, lead radio-tracking and emergence surveys, and assess critical habitats for federally- and state-listed bat species across the U.S. You will also take charge of leading a field crew, ensuring the success of summer mist-netting and acoustic surveys. At Terracon, we believe in empowering our employees, offering you the chance to contribute to meaningful conservation work while accelerating your career in a rapidly growing firm with a national footprint. If you're ready to bring your bat survey expertise to a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team, this is your opportunity to shine. Come explore with us!

Responsibilities
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
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• Lead field survey crews for bat survey projects throughout the United States
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• Conduct surveys and field data collection, processing, and analysis, primarily for bats, but occasionally for other resources (wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, constraints analysis, feasibility studies, etc.)
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• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, tablets (Field Maps and Survey 123), and other tools (remote sensing, thermal imagery, near infrared, DNA analysis) to collect, determine, and interpret field collected data
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• Conduct pedestrian surveys and drive 4WD vehicles and UTVs in rugged terrain
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• Conduct habitat assessments and site characterization studies
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• Prepare reports and study plans describing survey methodologies and results
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• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
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• Assist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination with State and Federal Agencies
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• May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' related experience.
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• USFWS Section 10(a)1A USFWS Recovery Permit and experience with Indiana, Gray, and Northern Long-Eared Bat
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• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Nice-to-haves
• Located in the Midwest - Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, or Tennessee

Benefits
• medical
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• dental
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• vision
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• life insurance
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• 401(k) plan
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• paid time off
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• holidays
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• education reimbursement
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• various bonus programs