Associate Biologist On-Call

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Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

We are seeking an Associate Biologist with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team in the San Diego (Aero) office. The candidate must be a passionate individual with strong natural resource expertise ready to assist our project teams with desktop reviews, wildlife surveys, plant surveys, wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, ecosystem restoration, construction monitoring, and other opportunities as needed.

This part‑time, on‑call position will initially work in San Diego County, with future opportunities to work with other Stantec staff across the United States.

• Desktop review for biological resources.
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Vegetation and botanical inventories.
• Wetland delineations and aquatic assessments of lakes and streams.
• Preparation of regulatory permit applications.
• Background environmental data reviews, including Threatened and Endangered species and other special‑status species records.
• Biological and environmental compliance construction monitoring.
• GPS data collection and mapping support, including ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey 123.
• Recording, entering, organizing, managing, and analyzing data.
• Assistance in preparing written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of Southern California.
• Experience conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species‑specific protocol surveys.
• Possession of a California Scientific Collecting Permit, State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a federal Recovery Permit for special-status species (preferred).
• Wetland delineation training certificate or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Problem‑solving skills using critical thinking and completion of tasks with consideration to team safety.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong note‑taking skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE).
• Working knowledge of field methods and T&E species protocol surveys.
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined nature.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods, including exposure to the elements and long hours.

University degree in an environmental discipline (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in Southern California. Minimum 5 years of experience in natural resource or biological services in Southern California is required; minimum 5 years of experience working for California utilities is highly desired. Experience performing desktop reviews for biological resources within San Diego County is required.

Experience or permission with at least one (multiple preferred) of the following species/taxa is required: rare plants of Southern California, arroyo toad, western spadefoot toad, Stephen’s kangaroo rat, San Diego and Riverside fairy shrimp, Quino checker spot, Hermes copper butterfly, Crotch’s bumble bee, desert tortoise, burrowing owl, western snowy plover, California least tern, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and/or coastal California gnatcatcher.