Ecologist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the ecologist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects including, environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other related environmental documents.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience of writing a range of technical reports
• Experience in acting as the named ecologist on European Protected Species development) licences for a range of bat species
• Experienced report writer who applies attention to detail
• Experience of leading bat surveys
• Proficient in bat call analysis (Analook)
• Class 2 Bat licence
• Experience with other species groups would be an advantage
• Experience of manging other staff members

Please consider me for the ecologist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical input to engineering teams for design requirements specific to wetlands and aquatic species and habitats.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• The written and oral English language communication skills needed to contribute to technical discussions/reports and to liaise with internal and external clients
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong reputation for ecological expertise, and capable of developing good client relationships
• Solid understanding of the environmental documentation process including impact assessment and mitigation
• Good communicator and able to liaise with all stakeholders including regulatory agencies
• Proven leadership and superior communication skills
• Class G driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle for conducting field work

In response to your job posting for ecologist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support in vegetation, wetland and/or wildlife ecology.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Hold GCN level 2 class licence and/or other protected species licences
• Experience of protected species mitigation licensing
• Be prepared to work away from home if necessary
• Strong project management skills, including but not limited to setting and implementing effective goals and objectives, problem-solving, time management, contract and grant management, creating and maintaining collaborations with other organizations, developing public awareness activities, preparing reports
• Superior knowledge of southeastern flora, fauna, and natural systems
• Superior knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework
• Experience managing / mentoring junior colleagues
• Track record of and understanding of disciplines outside ecology

Please consider me for the ecologist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to forest managers on water, wetland, and aquatic biology related issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Botanical skills and interests and/or a survey licence for protected species would be especially beneficial
• Extensive experience of PEA
• A full driving license is essential for this role and a willingness to carry out surveys during unsociable hours and at times away from the office base
• Experience in line management technical leadership of teams of ecologists on major projects
• Lead field surveys and plan and co-ordinate reports and ecological mitigation works
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly competent ecologist with good UK experience across a variety of aquatic survey types data analysis
• An understanding of the design of a wide variety of surveys determined by the survey driver, including knowledge of industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses (RICT, BMWP, ASPT, WHPT)

I would like to submit my application for the ecologist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support and expert knowledge to mine permitting staff and reclamation ecologists relating to the various ecological aspects required for permit approvals and compliance.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated experience applying Bayesian, frequentist, and machine learning approaches to statistical analysis of large data sets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include a strong writing background in order to lead and co-author peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with GIS (ArcMap, QGIS, or GRASS)
• A familiarity with environmental rules and regulations is preferred
• Demonstrable experience of leading on the production of ecological impact assessments and appropriate assessments
• An understanding of the industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for macroinvertebrates (RICT, BMWP, ASPT, WHPT) and macrophytes (MTR, CSM, Leafpacs)
• Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience
• Phase 1 Habitat Survey