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 batsCollect field data for bats, other wildlife, and other natural resourcesSupervise 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-telemetryLead habitat assessments and site characterization studiesPrepare reports describing survey methodologies and results for clients and regulatory agenciesAssist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordinationMay mentor junior staff, as appropriateMay conduct biological data/literature searches and reviewsMay conduct wetland and stream delineationsUse topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landformsDrive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrainExperience 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, the Indiana bat, gray bat, and northern long-eared batMinimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related fieldMinimum 2 years of demonstrated field experience with bat species of the eastern and central United States and appropriate survey techniquesAbility to work in a dynamic team environment in a variety of field conditions.Must have proof of current rabies vaccinationAbility and willingness to travel; extensive travel and night work will be required during the summer monthsPreferred 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 experienceExperience conducting manual review of acoustic survey dataExperience preparing scientific reports and environmental permitting documentationInterest in using your exp