Field Biologist Part Time​/On Call

Keish Environmental is seeking a Field Biologist (On‑Call/As Needed) to conduct biological surveys, assessments, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects in California’s Bay Area and Central Valley. This position works alongside our clients—both in government and the private industry—to provide biological surveys, delineations, assessments and reports. Candidates will typically monitor biological compliance of infrastructure projects under construction or alteration to ensure regulatory and permit compliance.

The role requires working on multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment. Our public and private sector clients rely on Keish staff to deliver timely biological surveys and permit compliance documentation, including coordination and communication internally and externally with a diverse group of stakeholders.

This is an On‑Call, REMOTE position. The employee will travel to project offices and work sites to perform inspections or attend meetings on an as‑needed basis depending on project schedules. The person will work independently at remote construction project locations within the Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma) and/or the Central Valley (Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Placer, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Shasta, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba).

Tasks revolve around assessing construction projects, performing sensitive species monitoring, surveying biological resources and habitat condition, monitoring restoration projects, using innovative mapping resources to track wetland and habitat acreage, providing education, outreach, and training opportunities, and conducting timely reporting of field issues.

• On Call, remote (8‑10 hrs/week, varies by project)
• Travel required to project sites for inspections and meetings
• Work independently in diverse environments, assessing habitat conditions, monitoring species, and ensuring permit compliance

• Conduct pre‑construction surveys for nesting birds and sensitive species
• Monitor regulatory compliance (401/404/LSAA permit oversight)
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports
• Track and map wetland and habitat acreage
• Coordinate with stakeholders, agencies, and teams
• Lead educational outreach and training

• B.S. in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field
• 5+ years of field monitoring experience
• Species handling certifications preferred
• Strong report writing, data analysis, and project coordination skills
• Must be able to read construction plans, specifications, estimates, site analysis diagrams, laboratory analytical reports, and site schematics
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Physically fit (carry 30 lbs., walk on varied terrain, work in adverse conditions)
• Highly organized and motivated self‑starter with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing and completing multiple concurrent projects

• Experience with CEQA/NEPA biological mitigations
• Wetland delineation, botanical and/or restoration experience
• Knowledge of California and Federal wetland and regulatory agency permitting processes (401/404/LSAA)
• Valid Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification preferred
• Valid certification as an Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
• Strong independent work ethic and collaboration skills

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided)
• Active professional involvement in related professional organizations is desirable
• Proactive communicator, collaborator who can take and give direction, provide actionable reports, and work updates
• Reliable transportation to remote sites

Keish Environmental is a woman‑owned firm specializing in stormwater management, environmental compliance, and construction oversight. With offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, and Oakland, California, we are committed to delivering innovative, cost‑effective environmental solutions for major…