On-Call Biologist III

About the role

The Biologist III position is anticipated to start in late Summer 2026 and continue through Fall/Winter, with the possibility of becoming full-time as work evolves. This role is within Eocene Environmental Group, a company with a history spanning two decades in environmental, utility vegetation management, software, and sustainability services. The group is part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has facilitated its growth and success through strategic integration.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct special-status plant and wildlife surveys and inventories
• Perform nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments, including plant community identification
• Complete pre-construction surveys to identify special-status habitats and species
• Provide biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure required resource protection measures are implemented
• Independently evaluate, select, apply, and adapt standard methodologies, techniques, and procedures
• Evaluate and propose adaptations to standard methodologies and procedures for non-routine components of assignments
• Compose and review biological technical reports (desktop memorandum, BE and BA)
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Perform a combination of field-based and desktop work, with the ability to work long field days throughout the year
• Support single-day and multi-day field assignments as required by project needs

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys
• Ability to identify bird species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify reptile and amphibian species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify mammal species and associated habitats
• Ability to identify plant communities and botanical species
• Efficient and deadline-oriented work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication, organization, accuracy, motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies
• Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
• Read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and interact with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience conducting wildlife and plant surveys in Idaho
• Average survey of 30 acres/5 miles per day
• Carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including ArcGIS desktop, AGOL, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
• Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain
• Experience in construction monitoring
• Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
• Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit