Biologist

Stantec•Redding, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position entails authoring biological constraint reports and may include writing other reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments, biological monitoring, and/or environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Chico, Redding, and Eureka offices. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or protected species
Perform linear facility environmental work including utilities
Excellent written and communication skills.
Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Strong skills as a self-starter
Assist in field work tasks, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring and construction biological monitoring.
Independent work is expected, but can also include participation in team lead efforts.
Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
Good driving record and a valid drives license is required.
Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-5 years of field experience
Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
Familiar with compliance monitoring
Nesting bird experience
Special-status species survey experience
Botany experience
Wetland delineation experience
Construction monitoring experience
10(a)(1)(A) permits

Responsibilities

Authoring of biological constraint reports and other technical reports.
Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, such nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special status plant and wildlife surveys, and biological compliance monitoring.
Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
Identification and support on environmental permitting
Conducting desktop reviews for project impacts or environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.