Associate Biologist On-Call

About the role

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Responsibilities

• Desktop review for biological resources
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Vegetation and botanical inventories
• Wetland delineations and aquatic assessments (lake and stream)
• Preparing regulatory permit applications
• Background environmental data reviews, Threatened and Endangered (T&E) and other special-status species record reviews
• Biological / environmental compliance construction monitoring
• GPS data collection and mapping support
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123)
• Recording, entering, organizing, managing, and analyzing data
• Assisting with preparation of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review

Qualifications

• Strong background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of southern California
• Experience in 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 federal Recovery Permit for special-status species (plus)
• Wetland delineation training certificate or equivalent experience (plus)
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to the safety of the team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work well in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• A working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), including client-specific training as required
• A working knowledge of field methods and T&E species protocol surveys
• A conscientious, organized, and disciplined nature
• A good driving record and valid driver’s license
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• A willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods

Education and Experience

• University degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline
• Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region
• Minimum 5 years of experience in natural resource / biological services in Southern California
• Minimum 5 years of experience working for California Utilities (highly desired)
• Experience performing desktop review for biological resources within San Diego County
• Experience or permitted with at least one (multiple preferred) of the following species/taxa: rare plants of southern California, arroyo toad, western spadefoot toad, Stephen’s kangaroo rat, San Diego and Riverside fairy shrimp, Quino checkerspot and 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

Pay

Pay Range: $80,300.00 - $116,500.00 Annually

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• A wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave