Biologist

GPA Consulting • Sacramento, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At GPA Consulting we pride ourselves in providing high-quality professional services to public and private clients throughout California, while maintaining a friendly and flexible workplace environment. GPA is currently seeking field biologists to conduct biological monitoring of construction activities, biological surveys, assist with technical reports and documents, and provide field and office support to our team of biologists in northern and southern California.

Requirements

• A BA/BS in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline;
• At least 1 year experience performing biological fieldwork, including surveys, habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and monitoring of environmental compliance for construction projects in California;
• Basic botanical knowledge;
• Knowledge of natural communities of California;
• Avian nest monitoring and species identification skills;
• Experience conducting work in active construction sites and communicating with operators;
• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems mapping and analysis in the context of biological resources studies;
• Navigate and collect data using a GPS device;
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to biological resources, including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and California Fish and Game Code;

Nice To Haves

• Ability to conduct special-status species protocol surveys;
• Proficient in conducting avian, aquatic and/or other specialized wildlife surveys;
• Experienced in botanical surveys and strong working botanical identification;
• Techniques and methods of evaluation of environmental impacts; and
• Intermediate or advanced nest surveying, active nest monitoring, and buffer establishment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological technical reports to support NEPA/CEQA;
• Conduct biological monitoring of construction sites to ensure environmental compliance;
• Conduct thorough biological surveys of project sites, often in remote locations, based on relevant NEPA/CEQA, USFWS, and CDFW guidelines;
• Maintain appropriate permits and licenses, including state collecting permit;
• Document field findings in monitoring logs, reports or email communications, as appropriate;
• Communicate with client field contacts and GPA senior biologists; and
• Travel for multiple consecutive days to field sites throughout California.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level