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About the Role

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking seasonal field biologists to support our Natural Resources Team on projects throughout the western United States. Work is anticipated to begin in the coming weeks and continue through the end of the year, with the potential for promotion to full-time status based on project needs and performance. As a member of ERG's Natural Resources Team, the successful candidate will support a variety of biological field investigations involving habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, invasive plant identification, wildlife observations, wetland delineation, environmental compliance monitoring, and GPS-based data collection. The biologist will collect and document environmental data in support of projects across a variety of landscapes and ecological settings. This position requires extensive travel, overnight stays, and extended field rotations in remote locations throughout the western United States. Field assignments may range from several days to multiple weeks in duration and will involve working in varying weather conditions and terrain. Candidates should be comfortable hiking long distances and carrying field equipment. Fieldwork tasks include physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of biological field investigations including habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, invasive plant identification, wildlife observations, wetland delineation, environmental compliance monitoring, and GPS-based data collection.
Collect and document environmental data.
Demonstrate successful team relationship and task management skills.
Communicate effectively and work well with teammates.
Write clear and informative field notes.
Present numerical data effectively.
Read and interpret written and spreadsheet data.
Tactfully approach others.
React well under pressure.
Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Accept responsibility for own actions.
Follow through on commitments.
Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate.
Meet challenges with resourcefulness.
Generate suggestions for improving work.
Develop innovative approaches and ideas.

Requirements

Extensive travel, overnight stays, and extended field rotations in remote locations throughout the western United States.
Field assignments may range from several days to multiple weeks in duration.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and terrain.
Comfortable hiking long distances and carrying field equipment.
Ability to perform fieldwork tasks including physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data.

Skills

Habitat assessments
Vegetation surveys
Invasive plant identification
Wildlife observations
Wetland delineation
Environmental compliance monitoring
GPS-based data collection
Team relationship management
Task management
Effective communication
Teamwork
Clear and informative field note writing
Effective numerical data presentation
Reading and interpreting written and spreadsheet data
Tactful approach
Resourcefulness
Innovative thinking

Location

Western United States

Work Type

Seasonal
Field

Experience Level

At least one year of directly related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.)

Salary/Compensations

$34 to $35 per hour (plus overtime as applicable)

Benefits

Lodging and per diem provided

About the Company

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking seasonal field biologists to support our Natural Resources Team on projects throughout the western United States.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets