Field Biologist; Field Based

ERM is hiring Field Biologists to perform biological surveys, nesting bird surveys and construction monitoring in Northern California (San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Oakland, East Bay). Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of a Field Biologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

This is a full‑time (20+ hours/week), fixed‑term role with a duration of 5 months. Local candidates preferred.

• Perform nesting bird surveys.
• Conduct nesting bird counts.
• Perform biological surveys for CA species (including botanical).
• Biological monitoring for construction projects.
• Electronic data collection.
• Handheld and sub‑meter accurate GPS data collection.
• Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
• Potential to help with office/desktop work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• 2+ years of experience in field biology.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with nesting bird surveys and raptor survey experience a plus.
• Experience with biological surveys for CA species. Botany is a plus.
• Experience with construction monitoring.
• Familiarity with nesting bird survey protocols and/or general bird identification skills required.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.
• Working knowledge of sub‑meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and safety procedures.
• Driver’s license required. Valid driver’s license or ability to operate a company vehicle.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For the Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,000 – $80,000 ($35.10/hr – $38.46/hr), limited‑term, non‑exempt. Pay may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
* Benefits eligibility is limited to regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are not benefits eligible.

You can apply for this role through  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.