Wildlife Biologist – Field Focused

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

📋 Description

• Provide assessments of natural resources and support for environmental compliance concerning biological and aquatic resources.

• Carry out surveys targeting special-status wildlife and appropriate habitat areas.

• Execute field surveys to identify aquatic resources, including vernal pool complexes.

• Draft concise memoranda to document the findings from surveys.

• Conduct pre-construction surveys for listed plant and wildlife species, as well as nesting birds.

• Facilitate on-site training for construction contractors in the Natural Resources Worker Environmental Awareness Program across various projects.

• Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and permits, coordinating effectively with the AECOM leadership team, clients, construction contractors, and agency personnel.

• Generate daily monitoring logs to summarize activities and compliance status.

• Actively contribute as a positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in California.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience and/or education in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys.

• A valid U.S. Driver’s License is mandatory for this role.

• Independent travel will be necessary.

• Due to the nature of the job, U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Preferred candidates will have 4 years of experience.

• Experience in surveying special-status species, particularly the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Level 2 preferred), giant garter snake, California tiger salamander, and western spadefoot is desired.

• A 10(a)1(A) permit for listed wildlife, including California tiger salamander and giant garter snake, is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with common and special-status wildlife species native to the Central Valley and Central Coast regions of California, along with experience in conducting surveys and monitoring for these species, is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• AD&D

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan