Senior Field Biologist; on call

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Senior Field Biologist

This is a part-time, on-call project-based role reporting to our Honolulu team. This position would support natural resource projects by leading biological surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, monitoring and habitat restoration. This is a remote and primarily field-based position requiring the ability to be local on assignments in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

• Lead field survey teams to identify and/or monitor for rare, threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
• Identify rare invertebrates such as Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth, fruit or Hawaiian hoary bats, and avian species including forest, seabirds and wetland bird species.
• Identify common non-native species, invasive and noxious plant and animal species, including invertebrates such as Little Fire Ants and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles.
• Lead survey methodologies that are appropriate for the species including acoustic detectors.
• Conduct field surveys and monitoring as part of a team or alone.
• Conduct surveys in a diversity of habitat including thick vegetation, exposed and rugged limestone and lava fields, airport tarmac or wetland environments.
• Collect and document scientific data such that it can be used for statistical analysis, population surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data, and prepare field reports.
• Work professionally with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, permitting, mitigation, and/or restoration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level field staff as needed.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
• Independently manage tasks and/or oversee project teams.

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as a task lead or Project Manager on projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands involving habitat assessments, wildlife and botanical surveys, environmental permitting, and/or construction monitoring.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experienced in managing project tasks, budgets and a lead reviewer of technical reports.
• Familiarity with permit application requirements, and the typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting.
• Prior experience in a client-facing role is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental protections.
• Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
• Good organizational skills and a strong…