Job description
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a qualified Biometrician to support work throughout its renewable energy practice. This work is typically related to rare or endangered species, post-construction monitoring mortality, and the estimation of take or required mitigation. This position would start as part-time.
Responsibilities:
- Review of experimental design and statistical methods to meet the goals and objectives of individual projects and research programs within Tetra Tech.
- Provide technical assistance to Tetra Tech staff in developing sampling/analytical methods and conducting statistical analysis of resulting data.
- Review study plans for experimental design, statistical rigor, and scientific merit.
- Evaluate existing and develop new fatality estimation models to guide HCP development and compliance.
- Creatively estimate biological take for development of HCPs using applied statistical approaches.
- Provide statistical support for data collection and analysis associated with population demographics, fatality estimation, and population status and trends.
- Author, coauthor, or review statistical content in technical reports or scientific papers in cooperation with project managers and participating staff.
- Present the results and analysis of projects at agency, client, and professional meetings.
- Develop and provide related training to Tetra Tech staff.
- Provide database support in the form of database design, maintenance, updates, and training for end users.
Requirements:
- At minimum a Master's degree in Statistics, Statistical Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, or Wildlife Biology (quantitative emphasis) AND a minimum of 20 semester hours of mathematics and/or statistics.)
- Considerable knowledge in wildlife biometry.
- Considerable knowledge of population dynamics, ecological modeling (spatial and biological) and applied statistics with a comprehensive knowledge of statistical theory and techniques of quantitative biological research.
- Experience that demonstrates advanced computer skills including word processing, database management and programming languages for databases such as MS Access, Python, Oracle, MySQL, and SQL Server, and the analysis of computer data using standard statistical software including R.
- Experience presenting biological data and analytical results clearly and in an understandable manner in order to communicate orally/written with agency staff, technical staff, and clients.
- The ideal candidate will have three or more years of professional work experience as a biometrician in a natural resources-related field and a strong associated publication record.
- Knowledge of database design and theories, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Experience using SQL Server Management Studio (preferred) including writing queries, table views, and stored procedures.
- Experience using ESRI ArcMap; ArcGIS Pro.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state law.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
- Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels.
- Availability to work extended field rotations (sometimes 10-12 days at a time).
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities as well as project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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