TEMPORARY FIELD BIOLOGIST

at Natural Resource Group, LLC

Website:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1181021

Location:
Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado

Duration:
start at the end of April and continue through mid-July

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) is looking to hire up to 10 bird surveyors for a project in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. These temporary positions will start at the end of April and continue through mid-July with possibility for extension through the end of August. Duties include conducting migratory bird nest surveys and monitoring as well as data entry and survey report compilation. Field staff must have good bird identification skills (by sight and/or sound) and working knowledge of GPS technology. Field staff must also be able to maintain a positive attitude while working long days outdoors in variable weather and terrain. Pay is commensurate with experience. A vehicle will be provided for each survey team. Per diem expenses and overtime are included. Job Responsibilities: • Assist/conduct avian nest surveys and monitoring; • Field data collection utilizing GPS technology and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography); • Data entry and report preparation; • Assist with additional biological monitoring efforts as needed. Required Qualifications (Skills, Experience and Education) The role of a field ecologist or technician requires technical birding skills as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Company Overview: Time and time again our clients tell us that the talent, expertise and professionalism of our consultants and support staff are second to none. We happen to agree! That’s why our culture prioritizes the people responsible for this reputation – our employees! For 20 years, Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) has provided leading-edge environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance services on hundreds of energy projects throughout North America. Along the way, we became a fully-integrated consulting firm by incorporating public affairs, GIS and data management capabilities into our suite of services. We also grew! NRG is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, Providence, Rhode Island, and Syracuse, New York. Our benefits package, available to both full-time and part-time staff, is designed to recognize and reward employee contributions to our success. We offer employee incentive pay programs, flexible work schedules, modern offices, company-paid parking or transportation passes, health care, dental, vision, life and disability plans, paid time off, 401k and social outings for staff and their families. Employees are recognized for what they bring to the company and deliver to our clients every day. So, if you’re someone who is looking to be part of a leading-edge company that prioritizes its employees and is admired by its clients, please visit (URL: http://www.NRG-LLC.com) for further information on our company.

To Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preferred Method of Application: Please submit your resume for consideration by clicking the link below. https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1181021 If you have further questions regarding this career opportunity or would like to use an alternative method to apply, please call (PH: 612-347-6789) or send an email inquiry to (EM: careers AT NRG-LLC.com).

Qualifications:
Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include: **BS/BA degree in natural science field of study; **2 or more years biological field survey experience; **Experience conducting avian surveys and/or ability to identify birds by sight or sound; **Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain; **Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed; **Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time; **Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography); **Strong communication and organizational skills; **Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; **Drug testing may be required Preferred Qualifications: **Experience identifying raptors, prairie, grassland, and sagebrush bird species common to Bird Conservation Region 17, Badlands and Prairies; **Experience working on linear projects; **Experience working with federal wildlife agencies.