Protected Species Observer (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Protected Species Specialist to support our client in New Haven, Connecticut.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for observing, recording, and reporting wildlife during construction.

This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 1 year, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Conduct initial project sweeps, including inspection of isolation barriers, proximate species habitat boundaries, and record the status of species of concern.


* Provide daily sweeps, oversight, and consulting services related to protected species within the area, including adhering to the Project Species Protection Plan and completing daily monitoring and observation reports


* Document protected species interactions and assist with data collection.


* Ensure that all staff are adhering to safe practices.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor of Science in a related field preferred.


* A minimum of 2 years of experience as a herpetologist, biologist, or wildlife specialist.


* Has or will obtain a Connecticut Scientific Collectors Permit to work with State-listed species.


* Strong knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA).


* Good observational skills and attention to detail.


* Strong communication and reporting skills.


* Basic computer proficiency for data entry and report generation.


* Must work safely and follow instructions as per Client and ERM policies.


* Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs.

and occasionally lift 50 lbs.


* Valid driver’s license.

Pay Transparency: 

For the Protected Species Specialist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $ 74,000– $96,901, $/35.57hr – $46.58/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible). 

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible

* employees. 

 



*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.  Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.  Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.

See your recruiter for more details. 

 

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or...