Field Biologist On Call
Keish Inc. · San Jose, California, United States · 1 wk ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Position Overview
On Call, remote (8-10 hrs/week, varies by project)
Travel required to project sites for inspections and meetings
Work independently in diverse environments, assessing habitat conditions, monitoring species, and ensuring permit compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and sensitive species
- Maintain regulatory compliance (401/404/LSAA permit oversight)
- Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports
- Track and map wetland and habitat acreage
- Cookordination with stakeholders, agencies, and teams
- Lead educational outreach and training
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field
- 5+ years of field monitoring experience
- Species handling certifications preferred
- Strong report writing, data analysis, and project coordination skills
- Able to read construction plans, specifications, estimates, site analysis diagrams, laboratory analytical reports, and site schematics
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Physically fit (carry 30 lbs., walk on varied terrain, work in adverse conditions)
- Highly organized and motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing and completing multiple concurrent projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CEQA/NEPA biological mitigations
- Wetland Delineation, botanical and/or restoration experience
- Knowledge of California and Federal wetland and regulatory agency permitting processes (401/404/LSAA)
- Valid Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification preferred
- Valid certification as an Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification preferred
About Keish Environmental
Woman-owned firm specializing in stormwater management, environmental compliance, and construction oversight
Commitment to delivering innovative, cost-effective environmental solutions for major infrastructure and restoration projects