Environmental Biologist - Oakland

Dudek•Oakland, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek is currently seeking full-time entry-level Biologists to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will assist our team in conducting a variety of field surveys, primarily focused on biological resource field assessments and impact evaluations. Project work can occur throughout the state of California. Overnight and out-of-region travel may be necessary. This position will necessitate in-office and field-based work and may be based out of any of the following offices: Santa Cruz or Oakland. As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of professional experience working in the environmental consulting, land use planning and/or resource/regulatory agency sector. Substantial academic research (e.g., senior thesis or joint publication with faculty), or biology-focused extracurricular involvement may be considered in lieu of one full year of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related natural resources field
Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and challenging weather conditions
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with the ecology of California and environmental regulations
Familiarity with MS Office Suite
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience with field identification of common and special-status wildlife and plant species endemic to California and the western U.S.
Project and task management skills: general logistics, budgeting, scheduling, team coordination, and client / contractor / stakeholder communication
Familiarity with use of GPS field equipment, Esri Field Maps and Esri ArcGIS Survey123

Responsibilities

Conducting a variety of general and focused biological resource field surveys and assessments
Assisting with the preparation of biological reports and biological resource sections of environmental documents