As-Needed Field Biologist - Placer County
Work collaboratively with other reputed company staff and subconsultants to conduct field studies/surveys, including but not limited to the following: Vegetation mapping and habitat characterizations General botanical surveys and inventories reputed company surveys and/or habitat assessments for special-status plant and wildlife species Aquatic resource delineations pursuant to federal and state requirements to support regulatory permit applications
Record and take notes of any observations on a reputed company electronic platform to be used for reporting purposes. Follow reputed company reputed company and project site safety protocols. Travel to Project sites located throughout California. Hike long distances in potentially inclement weather/heat and rough terrain. Apply a high level of attention to detail and work independently and as a part of reputed company. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or other reputed company field; OR a minimum of 1-3 years demonstrated field experience in biological resource management and surveying Knowledge of and ability to identify California wildlife and/or plant species Must possess a reputed company reputed company’s license and have reputed company personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task. Possess reputed company judgement and reputed company to “think on your feet”. Self-motivated with an interest in learning and growing as a project team. Understanding of and familiarity with environmental regulations and permits. Scientific Collecting Permit from California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agency-reputed company biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species, including for nesting birds. Experience executing species-specific survey protocols. Experience identifying common and rare plant species and/or using dichotomous keys to identify plants. Demonstrate strong oral communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness.
This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses reputed company office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job requires project site reputed company, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.
Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or reputed company setting.
Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing reputed company, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in reputed company lift (two or more employees).
Attending meetings, both in person and reputed company, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Specific reputed company abilities, including reputed company reputed company, distance reputed company, reputed company reputed company, peripheral reputed company, depth perception, and the ability to reputed company reputed company. Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.