Description
Conduct on-site research of plants, animals, and ecosystems; collect samples and data, monitor populations and habitats, analyze environmental conditions, and report findings to inform management and conservation.
- • Develop and maintain working relationships with landowners, agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate access, permits, and collaborative surveys.
- • Use GIS, GPS, mobile apps, and statistical software to store, process, and analyze field data.
- • Design and conduct field surveys; collect and analyze biological and environmental data.
- • Survey aquatic and terrestrial habitats and evaluate impacts from pollution, disturbance, or development.
- • Communicate findings and test results to regulators, clients, and the public.
- • Identify and catalog species; document behavior, ecology, phenology, and distribution.
- • Represent the organization at technical meetings and conferences.
- • Plan and coordinate field research projects, including schedules, logistics, budgets, and safety.
- • Assess environmental effects of land and water use and support impact assessments and mitigation planning.
- • Measure water and soil parameters (e.g., pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature, light).
- • Train and lead field crews; implement safety protocols and data quality standards.
- • Supervise biological technicians, interns, and contractors.
- • Monitor and manage wildlife populations and habitats, including nest searches and tracking studies.
- • Develop and refine sampling protocols; select and maintain field equipment and instrumentation.
- • Implement invasive species and pest monitoring and control; conduct related risk assessments.
- • Prepare habitat management, restoration, and conservation plans.
- • Compile maps, datasets, and technical reports; present results to stakeholders and decision-makers.
- • Review study designs, permits, and environmental documents for scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
- • Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and contributions to proposals and grants.
- • Maintain chain-of-custody, metadata, and QA/QC for samples and data.
- • Use remote sensing, cameras, and drones to map resources and monitor change.
- • Ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws, permits, and site-specific requirements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
