Title Mid-Level Biologist

Location: Rockport, Tx

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Senior Biologist for one of our offices in Texas. The position may also require occasional travel to participate in client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, fieldwork, or site visits within the Gulf Coast region. Successful candidates in this position will have more than 8 years of experience leading the preparation of biological assessments and permitting application packages for Texas and/or Gulf Coast in-water and nearshore restoration, dredging and development projects. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience conducting regulatory and ecological analyses in support of Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations; analyzing complex datasets; preparing technical reports; developing and reviewing documents, status reports, and deliverables; and completing quality control review of documents. We are interested in a candidate who is a quick learner, detail-oriented, and a committed team player who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree and more than 8 years of experience in biology. Skills include:

• Managing and participating in the collection of biological data in a variety of Texas habitats, including freshwater, estuarine, marine, and/or terrestrial
• Analyzing complex biological data and providing review and oversight for junior staff
• Managing tasks or projects, including overseeing small project or field teams
• Preparing written reports and results of technical studies, including preparing documents in support of Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations
• Developing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Interfacing with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management, or related discipline
• Experience in any of the following: riparian and stream habitat evaluations, seagrasses and other marine surveys; fisheries surveys or sampling; special status species surveys (e.g., black rail and whooping crane); fish physiological studies; Habitat Equivalency Analysis; conservation calculator analyses; acoustic impact analyses; habitat restoration design
• Experience in data management and analysis, including basic statistical analysis using standard software (e.g., Excel, R, JMP)
• Experience in Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations
• The desire to learn and apply what you learn to solve challenging problems

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 450 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.

How to Apply?

Apply online through our AQ Career’s page https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/ and attach your resume and relevant documents that showcase your experience and fit for the opportunity. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Base Level Benefits for Regular, Full Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/