Mid-level Biologist Job Sacramento area,California USA,Science

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Biologist to support some of California's most exciting and important projects. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our group of more than 100 environmental professionals in Northern California. This hybrid position will join our AECOM team based in Sacramento, CA.

This opportunity will support a variety of projects and clients in northern California, with a focus on field assessments and surveys, construction monitoring, and technical writing and analysis.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.

Surveys for special-status plants and vegetation mapping.

Wetland delineation.

Monitoring of construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits.

Independent report writing capabilities.

Preparation of reports documenting survey or monitoring results.

Preparation of other technical documents or permit applications.

Preparation of environmental compliance documents (CEQA/NEPA).

Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning & Permitting practice.

Occasional travel in Central and Northern California may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.

4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental analysis, habitat assessments, biological surveys, wetland delineation, and report writing.

Valid U.S. Driver License required (and must be able to safely drive to job sites).

Preferred Qualifications:

6 years of relevant biological experience.

Knowledgeable of common and special-status northern California wildlife and plant species is highly desired.

Experience surveying for special-status species that may occur in northern California, such as nesting birds, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, giant garter snake, Alameda whipsnake, and others.

Plant identification skills are desirable but are not required.

Wetland delineation skills are desirable but are not required.

Experience writing and preparing permit applications and other supporting technical documentation are desirable but are not required.

Experience with field data collection tools such as Collector, Trimble units, and others.

Positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Highly organized with a strong detail-oriented work style.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $87,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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