Biologist

We have immediate opportunity for all levels of Biological Monitors for the Central Valley Area

VARIOUS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Experience and knowledge of wildlife species in the Central Valley including small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations, knowledge of environmental regulatory process is a must.
• Experience with monitoring all ground distributing activity including mass grading, grubbing, weed abatement, trenching and any excavation on previously disturbed and undisturbed ground.
• Does or oversees field inspections of proposed project areas.
• Perform biological monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures.
• Conduct field surveys.
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and established field methodology.
• Ability to read maps.
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project.
• Use GPS equipment (Garmin/Trimble) for field data collection.
• Ability to travel to be in the field for extended periods and able to work in rough terrain and challenging weather inclement.
• Work independently or as part of a team.

VARIOUS DEGREES & SKILLS

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or closely related field.
• Previous construction monitoring experience in similar California environments.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and project tracking software and databases.
• Experience with any of the following species: Tipton Kangaroo Rat, San Joaquin Antelope Squirrel, California Tiger Salamander, San Joaquin Kit Fox, Giant Garter Snake

We offer a generous benefits package including company-paid medical insurance, paid holidays, 401k and paid time off (PTO)

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.

(Biologists, Biology, GPS, endangered species, field surveys, mammal, amphibian)