Lead Field Wildlife Biologist

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Lead Field Wildlife Biologist (Biologist III) –
Primary field-based, on-call position; hours will vary based on project needs
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This role supports a transportation client in northern California, focusing on the North Bay Area (Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Solano Counties). The position focuses on impact analysis for biological and aquatic resources with emphasis on biological monitoring, natural resource field surveys, and reporting.

Location:

Natural Resources team based in Oakland, CA. Travel to the North Bay area required.

• Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
• Surveys for special-status plants and vegetation mapping.
• Act as a field lead or task manager.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits.
• Prepare and lead authoring of reports documenting survey or monitoring results.
• Participate as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in the SF Bay Area.
• Travel to the North Bay Area.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys.
• Valid U.S. Driver License.
• Independent travel required.
• US Citizenship required.

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys.
• Knowledge of common and special-status northern California wildlife and plant species.
• Experience as an environmental compliance lead on projects involving preconstruction surveys and construction monitoring.
• Experience preparing pre‑construction and post‑construction reports and deliverables.
• Experience as a Task Manager or Project Manager.
• Familiarity with agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species and hydrologic resources.
• Experience surveying for special-status species that may occur in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, such as nesting birds, California red‑legged frog, California tiger salamander, Foothill yellow‑legged frog, Northwestern pond turtle, Alameda whipsnake, Giant garter snake, Swainson’s hawk, Burrowing owl, Ridgeway’s rail, Yellow‑billed cuckoo, Snowy plover, Marbled murrelet, Northern spotted owl, Salt marsh harvest mouse, Steelhead, Green sturgeon, Delta smelt, Coho salmon, Western bumblebee, Vernal pool fairy shrimp, Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, Monarch butterfly, and others.
• California Rare Plant identification skills.
• Experience with field data collection tools such as Collector, Trimble units, and others.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours in diverse and challenging weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range…