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Added here on 21 Jul 2010

Job Type: full-time permanent position

Opportunity location: Positions located in Portland, OR

Closing date (if specified): No date specified (will remain here for 90 days from posting date)

Opportunity Description:

Tetra Tech EC, Inc., a leading environmental science and engineering consulting firm, has immediate openings for an Assistant and Mid-level Biologist in Portland (Oregon). The applicant’s primary responsibilities will be to provide support for on-going projects addressing environmental concerns of alternative and traditional energy projects (wind power, solar power, geothermal, transmission). Types of studies required for these projects include avian and bat surveys, habitat delineations, wetlands delineations, specialized studies for federal and state listed threatened and endangered species, and post-construction mortality studies. These projects may also include writing NEPA documents (environmental assessments or environmental impact statements), mitigation plans, habitat conservation plans, wetlands permits, and other documents required under the endangered species act. The position would involve a combination of writing and fieldwork. We are particularly interested in people who have field experience with bird surveys, bat acoustic surveys, wetland delineations, and botanical surveys. Experience with NEPA or EFSEC preferred, but not required.

Requirements: MS or BS and related experience (graduate degree preferred) in applicable field (i.e., environmental science/policy, natural resources planning, ecology or geography, or a closely related discipline). Please highlight any of the following skill sets in your resume and cover letter: Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence studies, natural/biological resources management, and habitat conservation planning. Technical skills as related to birds, bats, prairie habitat, wetlands, fish, herps, plants, and mammals. Technical skill related to writing, statistics, and GIS: Experience with NEPA, ESA, or other regulatory compliance. This position requires a high level of interpersonal communication skills, organizational and time management skills; attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team should submit a resume to Tetra Tech EC at western.region2@tetratech.com. Resumes should include salary requirements. Pre-employment drug screen required. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value team-oriented workplace and workforce diversity. Tetra Tech offers their employees a comprehensive compensation package. Please visit our website at www.tteci.com or www.tetratech.com to see the array of services that we provide and exciting projects we are currently working on.

For more info, contact:

HR Rep
western.region2@tetratech.com

Our Opportunity ID: 16260