Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid CA

Location: California

** ABOUT YOU
**** Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid.
** We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
** A DAY IN THE LIFE
** Our
** Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid
** position will be located in California in a hybrid work schedule.

This
** Field Wildlife Biologist
** role involves conducting biological surveys, preparing reports, and monitoring construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires strong field-based decision-making, communication skills, and proficiency with tools like ArcGIS GPS for mapping biological resources.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
* Perform biological surveys, report preparation, data tracking and analysis, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with the projects.
* Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills.
* Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest surveys and monitoring, habitat restoration monitoring, web-based reporting, and the use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources.
* Southern and/or Central California biological field experience required. Training will also be provided as needed.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
* Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
* Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
** To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar fields.
* Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record per company standards
* 1-6 years of professional experience in biological surveys, biological/construction monitoring, or similar field/biological experience.
* Proven familiarity with biological resources in Southern and/or Central California with a strength in botany, wildlife biology, and/or wetland ecology.
* Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA.
* Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large-scale biological resource inventories and conservation planning efforts.
* Professional experience with one or more of these species is preferred: desert tortoise, Arroyo toad, red-legged frog, burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, desert kit fox, Mohave ground squirrel, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephen’s kangaroo rat, as well as other special-status plant and wildlife species in southern and central California.
* Experience with plant and wildlife on Catalina Island and Coastal Zone is preferred.
* Professional experience with nest monitoring, construction monitoring and compliance, or habitat restoration is preferred.
* Current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and current/previous CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred.
* Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
* Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines.
* Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
* Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher class.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and…