About the opportunitySWCA Environmental Consultants' Central Region is seeking a full-time, mid-level Bat Biologist - Site Lead (HR Title: Staff Biologist) to join our growing bat biology program. You will lead bat studies using mist-net and acoustic survey techniques for projects in the renewable energy, transportation, and other development projects across the eastern United States. A key element of your job will be to independently supervise environmental survey crews in the field. In addition, you will write reports, lead habitat assessments, and assist with other environmental surveys (e.g., avian surveys, wetland delineations, species-specific surveys). Applicants with additional relevant skills (e.g., wetland determinations, additional endangered species experienced) will receive top consideration.This position offers the possibility of temporary or regular full time status with the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere within the Indiana bat range. Lodging and travel expenses will be covered.What you will accomplishLead mist-net and acoustic surveys for bats.Collect field data for bats, other wildlife, and other natural resources.Supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes:independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; andmonitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.Track target species via radio-telemetry.Lead habitat assessments and site characterization studies.Prepare reports describing survey methodologies and results for clients and regulatory agencies.Assist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination.May mentor junior staff, as appropriate.May conduct biological data/literature searches and reviews.May conduct wetland and stream delineations.Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms.Drive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrain.Experience and qualifications for successMinimum Qualifications:Hold a Federal Fish and Wildlife Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit for listed bat species to include, at a minimum, Indiana bat, gray bat, and northern long-eared bat.Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.Minimum 2 years of demonstrated field experience with bat species of the eastern and central U.S. and appropriate survey techniques.Ability to work in a dynamic team environment in a variety of field conditions.Must have proof of current rabies vaccination.Ability and willingness to travel; extensive travel and night work will be required during the summer months.Preferred Qualifications:Hold a 10(a)(1)(A) permit for Ozark big-eared bats and/or Virginia big-eared bats in addition to the species listed above.Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable skillsets and experience in addition to bat surveys, such as: wetland delineation, avian survey techniques, and botanical survey experience.Experience conducting manual review of acoustic survey data.Experience preparing scientific reports and environmental permitting documentation.Interest in using you