Job Profile Summary
The ROW Field Biologist will undertake various field procedures supporting our Research, Science, and Innovation (RSI) and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) programs. The primary function of the ROW Field Biologist will be to conduct field surveys (vegetative, pollinators, etc.) along utility corridors in remote, suburban, or urban environments. This position is travel-based, with overnight stays required at contract locations for periods ranging from several days to several months. This position requires experience in low hazardous conditions (e.g., poisonous plants, biting insects, rugged terrain, inclement weather). The successful candidate will prioritize safety and the collection of quality, reliable data for ACRT's clients.
Salary Range Transparency: For those residing in New York, the pay range is $24-$26.50/hr. commensurate with experience, plus overtime. Accommodations, meals, and company vehicle provided.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; partially matching 401k
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct vegetation surveys
Collect invertebrate samples using a sweep net
Use mapping and GIS software to locate field sites and collect data
Identify pollinators
Identify and delineate wetlands
Follow statistically valid sampling methods
Coordinate with outside partners such as utilities, state environmental and natural resources departments, etc.
Working Conditions
Physical and technical tasks include:
Drive to work site may involve interstate travel
Operate a 4x4 vehicle off road
Field collection of biological data
High Travel (up to 100%), including weekends
Equipment, environmental and safety requirements:
Driving cars, trucks
Walking on uneven ground
Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness
Use of various biological equipment, including sweep net, DBH tape, metric tape, and safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc.
Physical Requirements
Field Environment:
Frequent standing, walking, hiking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs.
Ability to carry 10 to 15 lbs. of equipment
Handling of insect, soil, and plant material
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum two-year degree in biology, ecology, botany, entomology, environmental science or similar. Four-year degree preferred (equivalent field experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
Previous travel experience preferred
Required Skills:
Strong plant identification skills
Ability to navigate in back country with a GPS
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate in visual, verbal, and written form
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail, including accurate collection and entry of data
Working knowledge of GIS software, MS Outlook, and Excel
Desirables/Preferred:
Familiarization with organization's culture of safety preferred
Familiarization with organization's footprint and work types preferred*
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Additional
Works with Inside Company:
All employees and managers
Work with Outside Company:
Customers, vendors, and stakeholders
This position has a salary range of $24 to $26.50 an hour. Actual salaries will vary within the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, performance, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. In addition, ACRT provides a variety of benefits to employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)