On-Call Biologist III

Position: On-Call Biologist III | ID
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $32 - $40 per hour, based on relevant experience

Work for this role is anticipated to begin in late Summer 2026 and extend through Fall/Winter, with the potential to becoming full-time as work evolves.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Biologist III is responsible for conducting biological research and fieldwork, performing impact analyses, supporting permit assessments, and preparing technical reports to support biological and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Conduct special-status plant and wildlife surveys and inventories
• Perform nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments, including plant community identification
• Complete pre-construction surveys to identify special-status habitats and species
• Provide biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure required resource protection measures are implemented
• Work on portions of larger projects or manage multiple moderately sized projects, providing subject-matter expertise in biology and ecology, including plant communities
• Independently evaluate, select, apply, and adapt standard methodologies, techniques, and procedures
• Review junior staff work for technical accuracy and provide technical guidance to other professionals and technicians
• Evaluates and proposes adaptations to standard methodologies and procedures for non-routine components of assignments
• Compose and review biological technical reports (desktop memorandum, BE and BA)
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Perform a combination of field-based and desktop work, with the ability to work long field days throughout the year
• Support single-day and multi-day field assignments as required by project needs

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require some outside travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys; providing project support as a lead biologist to prepare reports or findings that meet environmental compliance requirements
• Ability to identify bird species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify reptile and amphibian species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify mammal species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify plant communities and botanical species
• Ability to work efficiently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication, organization, accuracy, motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies
• Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience conducting wildlife and plant surveys in Idaho
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including ArcGIS desktop, AGOL, Field Maps, Survey
  123, etc.)
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
• Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain
• Experience in construction monitoring
• Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
• Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

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