Staff Biologist Full Time

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• Staff Biologist

Location: Englewood, CO, US

On-site Flexibility: On-site

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Position Status: On Call with guaranteed 40 hours/week

Start: As Soon As Possible

Work Authorization: Must be able to pass a drug screening. Resource will be assigned to federal work projects.

Pay: $44 – $53/Hr

Duration: 6+ months

Job Summary

We are looking for a Staff Biologist to conduct surveys and monitoring for construction, restoration, habitat assessments, sensitive species surveys, avian species identification and nest surveys, vegetation mapping, and other field work for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities. As a professional within the Environmental Services Practice, this position will work closely with multi-disciplinary project teams to support environmental permitting, impact assessment, and due diligence efforts for a variety of projects occurring on private and federal lands, including but not limited to linear infrastructure, power generation, renewables, and public works projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance oversight and monitoring during active construction to ensure adherence to environmental permit conditions and protection measures.
• Perform specialized avian surveys to identify species and determine nest status, particularly for raptors and other protected species.
• Conduct general biological fieldwork, including habitat assessments and sensitive, threatened, and endangered species surveys.
• Collect, analyze, and manage field data using GPS and GIS technologies.
• Author technical reports to support federal and land use permit applications, environmental permit applications, and other required client and agency deliverables.
• Support project managers with regulatory strategy and client communications.
• Travel to project sites as required (approximately 30%).
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or related field from an accredited program required.
• Completion of a master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; in addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience conducting biological fieldwork and environmental permitting.
• Demonstrated experience identifying avian species of the Western U.S. and conducting nest status surveys.
• Direct experience performing environmental compliance monitoring for construction projects.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of major environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with species-specific surveys for burrowing owls, Mexican spotted owls, and various raptors.
• Project experience in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and/or Utah.
• Professional certifications or credentials from federal or state agencies.
• Proficiency with GIS data collection and management software (e.g., Esri Field Maps, Survey123).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Travel to project sites as required (approximately 30%).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm — We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 26-03276

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