Biologist Central Coast (on-call)

About the role

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated part-time Authorized Special Status Species Field Biologist for immediate employment in Central California, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, and Maria Maria. This is a field-based, fully remote, on-call position requiring the ability to be local on field assignments for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Biological compliance monitoring during active construction projects.
• Lead protocol and pre-construction surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
• Preparation of technical reports to document findings from surveys and monitoring.
• Preparation of other biological technical reports or permit application packages as needed.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with AECOM, client, and construction personnel.
• Organization of project files, and tracking of project schedules.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to Safe Work Plans.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (biology, ecology, etc.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with biological surveys and monitoring in central California.
• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of California wildlife, including special-status and protected species, with experience conducting surveys, monitoring, handling, relocation/translocation, and compliance support for species occurring throughout Central and Central Coast California.
• Specialized expertise and/or permits for targeted species such as Quino checkerspot butterfly, Stephens' kangaroo rat, western spadefoot, and Crotch's bumble bee, including protocol surveys, monitoring, trapping, handling, exclusion fencing, and translocation activities.
• Central Coast California plant identification skills and familiarity with aquatic resource delineations, California Coastal Commission permitting/ESHA analysis, and transportation projects (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including ESA, CESA, NEPA, CEQA, and the Clean Water Act.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, organization, and project management skills, with the