Biologist jobs in Moline, IL

Job Summary:

The biologist performs and assists with biological duties in the Illinois and Iowa Ecological Services Field Office, particularly under the scopes of Conservation Planning Assistance and the Endangered Species Program. The biologist will support all Programs in the Field Office, with a focus on wind renewable energy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

 Job Classification: Full Time Employee

 Compensation:

• Non-exempt
• Starting at  $46,100-$78,700/yr
• Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.
• SCA: No

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct moderate to complex investigations to determine the impact of proposed projects on the Federal trust resources of an area and recommend avoidance and minimization measures to reduce such impacts.
• • Support senior staff to collect and analyze data and prepare comprehensive and complex biological reports and detailed letters evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed projects on trust resources, to include drafting biological opinions for section 10a1A and 10a1B projects, drafting and completing findings documents associated with permit issuance, and drafting Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) reports.
• • Provide National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) support to senior staff through completion of categorial exclusion screening forms for Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) and co-coordinating wind permit NEPA document (Environmental Assessment) reviews and preparation, including revisions and written edits, where needed.
• • Evaluate and provide comments on monitoring and adaptive management strategies of proposed or existing projects to ensure that regulatory standards and other requirements are met and implemented in a manner most beneficial to trust resources.
• • Develop moderately complex comprehensive strategies to assist in the siting and operations of future projects to ensure the conservation, protection and enhancement of trust resources and the habitats on which they depend.
• • Respond to written, in person, and telephone information inquiries from the public, from other agency representatives, private industry, and non-governmental organizations seeking information related to wind development and other proposed project impacts on trust and sensitive resources.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, understand complex issues, maintain good working relations, and meet basic professional performance standards.
• Ability to read and understand maps and prepare legible field notes and data sheets.
• Ability to prepare grammatically correct written reports and understand basic statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field 

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional travel to physical locations.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• This job operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits:

• Eligible employees at Chloeta receive the following industry leading benefits:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Accident
• Critical Illness or Hospital Focused Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long Term Disability

Pre-employment Requirements: This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, criminal background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, education verification, employment verification, and/or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides and the responsibilities of this position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing at the beginning of employment, as well as after commencement of employment where there is reasonable suspicion of intoxication, or following an automobile or other accident, or as part of a company or facility-wide random drug screen process.

EEO Statement: Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta: Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness Healthcare, and critical infrastructure requirements.