On-Call Biologist

About the role

Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, and compliance monitoring.
• Communicate with your team, team leads, project managers, and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Prepare daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Provide support in delivering high-quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Support environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

• Strong skills as a self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
• Familiarity with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec's strong safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver's license are required.

Preferred but not required

• Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
• Nesting bird survey experience.
• Special-status species survey experience.
• Botany experience.
• Wetland delineation experience.
• Experience with 10(a)(1)(A) permits.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.