Project Biologist; On Call). Monrovia LilyLifestyle

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Stantec is hiring an On‑Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily support a high‑volume environmental services program for a large utility client, with potential to support additional clients based on need/availability. The successful candidate will support field surveys, compliance monitoring and technical support services in relation to biological‑wetland resources. You will coordinate with the team, task leads, program managers and clients to support multiple tasks and subprograms.

While the primary focus will be on biological‑wetland resources, this position offers the selected individual the opportunity to apply technical experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across California, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting organization.

Location:

This role is based out of our Southern California Stantec offices, including Los Angeles, CA;
Pasadena, CA;
Bakersfield, CA;
Santa Barbara, CA;
Ventura, CA;
Monrovia, CA. Geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours and a robust compensation package.

• Assist with field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special‑status species surveys and construction monitoring, including preparation of parts of or all associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support (e.g., database searches and literature review) during the development, management and coordination of the natural environment component of projects and programs for renewable energy, oil and gas and other development projects.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports (e.g., biological resources, jurisdictional delineation, monitoring reports).
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies and best practices.
• Travel is required within Southern California.
• Develop a working understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and actively support cross‑selling of other services to existing clients.
• Regular day travel (field work) within Southern California.

• 1‑5 years of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.
• Ability to travel in support of field surveys and/or biological monitoring.
• Knowledge and familiarity with field implementation, data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Familiarity with flora and fauna of Southern California.
• Strong communication skills and technical information exchange with clients, engineers, scientists, government regulators, and academia.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Suite, Google Earth and ability to learn new software systems.
• Willingness to work outside typical business hours when needed.
• Candidates must pass client background checks to access online systems.
• Compliance with all Stantec and client policies including safety, anti‑harassment and drug use.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Medical physical and/or drug and alcohol screening may be required for some assignments.
• Knowledge of or experience with diverse project types (energy, transportation, environmental infrastructure, oil and gas, water) is an asset.
• Wetland delineation certificate or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in technical writing is a plus.

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