Senior Field Biologist – On Call

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hawaii.

📋 Description

• Lead teams conducting biological surveys for rare, threatened, and endangered plant and wildlife species in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

• Identify prevalent non-native, invasive, and noxious plant and animal species.

• Oversee species-specific survey methodologies, including acoustic detector surveys.

• Conduct field surveys and monitoring either independently or as part of a team across various habitats.

• Gather and document scientific data for statistical analysis, population assessments, and regulatory compliance.

• Utilize electronic data collection techniques, including GPS.

• Manage, interpret, and analyze collected data.

• Prepare comprehensive field reports.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on biological resource protection, permitting, mitigation, and restoration initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level field personnel.

• Ensure assigned tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Independently manage tasks and/or supervise project teams.

• Operate under the guidance of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.

• Support natural resource projects through biological surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, monitoring, and habitat restoration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related discipline.

• 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience and/or education as a task lead or Project Manager on projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands involving habitat assessments, wildlife and botanical surveys, environmental permitting, and/or construction monitoring.

• Valid driver's license.

• Capability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check per company policy.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

• Experience in managing project tasks and budgets.

• Demonstrated experience as a lead reviewer of technical reports.

• Familiarity with permit application requirements and strategies for environmental permitting challenges.

• Previous client-facing experience is highly desired.

• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental protections.

• Familiarity with agencies overseeing special-status species.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented work style.

• Prior experience in environmental consulting.

• Experience in developing project scopes and estimating project costs.

• Background in marketing and proposal development.

• Ability to be local for assignments in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.