On-Call Biologist

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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on‑call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California to provide as‑needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and biological monitoring. The position is to be based out of our Redding, Eureka, or Chico offices.

As an on‑call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations. This position is primarily field‑based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as‑needed biological support.

• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special‑status plant and wildlife surveys, and compliance monitoring.
• Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Identification and support on environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Strong skills as a self‑starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special‑status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.

• Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience
• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
• Nesting bird survey experience
• Special‑status species survey experience
• Botany experience
  
  Wetland delineation experience
• 10(a)(1)(A) permits

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas − $56,800.00 – $82,400.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas − $62,500.00 – $90,600.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

• Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance,…