Mangrove work featured on local NPR station

A story about our work on mangrove expansion on the Texas coast was broadcast this morning on KUHF, the local NPR affilitate station. The audio is here:

http://app1.kuhf.org/articles/1350057213-What-Are-The-Mangrove-Trees-Telling-Us-About-The-Texas-Coast.html

And the print version is here:

http://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/2012/10/15/what-are-the-mangrove-trees-telling-us-about-the-texas-coast/#more-19645

The work in these stories is funded by the NASA Carbon Science Program with additional support from Texas Sea Grant.

WETLAND SCIENTIST/WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST with Bio-West in Houston

Agency

BIO-WEST, Inc.

Location

Houston, TX

Job Category

Full time Positions

website

http://www.bio-west.com

Salary

TBD

Start Date

11/01/2012

Last Date to Apply

10/15/2012

Description

BIO-WEST, Inc., environmental consultants seek full-time scientist or ecologist for the Houston, TX, office. This positions requires producing standard wetland documentation and permits, wildlife reports, conducting baseline studies and surveys, leading field teams, participating as a team member, and working autonomously according to project needs. Must be able to travel and perform in extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain while meeting project time and budget constraints. Submit letter of application, resume, and three professional references to wetlandsjobs@bio-west.com. No phone calls please.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to ID flora, fauna, and soils of the south and southwest, assess habitats for wetland and wildlife values, understand and comply with environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA), and assist team members and clients with the environmental permitting process. Skills must include written and oral communication; GPS, boat, and ATV experience; data collection; construction monitoring/inspection; and technical writing. Requires 2+ years of experience with: wetland investigations, delineations, and permitting; contributing to biological/environmental documents (e.g., EIS, BA), coordinating with state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS); and acting as project manager/lead. Must be familiar with the MS-Office Suite and able to interact professionally with clients. Job requires a BS degree (minimum) in relevant field, demonstrated proficiency with the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and its Supplements, and ability to obtain scientific collection permits as needed.

Contact Person

Dyer Schlitzkus

Contact eMail

wetlandsjobs@bio-west.com