Environmental Biologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Biologist in Chicago, IL. The role involves conducting wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and restoration monitoring. Responsibilities include data collection, compliance with environmental regulations, and report preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience. The position requires familiarity with environmental regulations and excellent communication skills.
About the position

Langan is seeking a Biologist or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This individual will serve a key function in providing wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, collecting field data and samples, monitoring construction sites, and compiling data and preparing reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in contaminated site assessment and remediation. The position involves assisting with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments, special-status species, and other project requirements. You will also assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and other aquatic resource surveys using current agency protocols, regionally specific methods, and restoration monitoring for ongoing projects. Providing biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects, restoration implementation, and restoration maintenance will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will research regionally-sensitive natural resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs, assist with the development of environmental permitting packages using data collected in the field by Langan or subcontractors, prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results, perform stormwater monitoring and reporting, and perform other duties as requested. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contributing to the successful execution of projects.

Responsibilities
• Assist with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments, special-status species, and other project requirements.
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• Assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and other aquatic resource surveys using current agency protocols, regionally specific methods, restoration monitoring for ongoing projects and other guidance.
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• Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects, restoration implementation, and restoration maintenance.
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• Research regionally-sensitive natural resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs.
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• Assist with development of environmental permitting packages using data collected in the field by Langan or subcontractors.
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• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
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• Perform stormwater monitoring and reporting.
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• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements
• Bachelors degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field.
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• 2+ years of biological work experience; field experience is a plus.
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• Familiarity with environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, and ESA.
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• Experience with federal and state protected species.
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• Experience using GPS units in the field with use of ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 a plus.
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• Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
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• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
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• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid drivers license in good standing.

Nice-to-haves
• Field experience in biological work is a plus.
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• Experience using ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 is a plus.
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• Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable.

Benefits
• Full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave.
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• 401(k)/Roth with company match.
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• Paid time off including parental and military leave.
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• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
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• Educational reimbursement.
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• Flexible work schedules.
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• Extensive training.
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• Wellness programs.
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• Buddy and mentoring programs.