Mid-level Biologist

AECOM • Sacramento, CA

2h • $80,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Natural Resources team is seeking a Mid-level Wildlife Biologist (Biologist III) to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting group. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative Sacramento-based team of more than 20 environmental professionals, while also benefiting from the support and expertise of more than 150 environmental professionals across California. This position offers a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to contribute to CEQA compliance through environmental planning, permitting, technical writing and analysis, or leading field studies for a variety of exciting projects located in the Sacramento region. Our work spans a diverse range of clients and project types, including water and energy infrastructure, flood control, general and specific plans, and parks or recreation facilities. We are looking for a motivated individual with demonstrated experience in performing many of the responsibilities described below. Additionally, candidates must be based in the Sacramento region, as primary responsibilities may be focused on local clients. However, this role will also provide opportunities to support projects across California, collaborating with our larger statewide team, demonstrating environmental stewardship in our support of a wide variety of projects. Our Environmental Planning and Permitting Group is dynamic, energetic, and where diligent work is rewarded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental consulting, environmental analysis, habitat assessments, biological surveys, environmental compliance and technical report writing.
• Valid U.S. Driver License required (and must be able to safely drive to job sites).
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of relevant biological experience.
• Experience writing and preparing Biological Assessments, CEQA/NEPA documents, permit applications for submittal to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as technical reports for resource surveys and monitoring.
• Experience with special-status species surveys for fish or wildlife that may occur in the Sacramento region, such as giant garter snake, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander, and western spadefoot.
• Experience using field data collection tools such as ArcGIS Collector, external GPS receivers, and Trimble units.
• Experience with resource-specific survey methods and data collection, including use of standardized fields and datasheets.
• Knowledge of common and special-status fish and wildlife species that may occur in the Sacramento region.
• Independent report-writing and field surveying capabilities.
• Experience surveying or evaluating special-status fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
• Experience leading field efforts that support the preparation of permit applications and technical reports.
• Experience leading monitoring or conducting monitoring during construction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude and in a fast-paced work environment.
• Skilled at organization and detail-oriented in managing schedules, budgets, and written deliverables.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues, clients, and agency representatives, both verbally and in writing.
• A federal recovery permit for special-status species is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical reports documenting survey or monitoring results.
• Preparation of permit applications.
• Preparation of environmental planning documents (CEQA/NEPA).
• Leading surveys for special-status fish and wildlife and nesting birds.
• Use of technical expertise to assess habitat for special-status fish and wildlife and provide strategies and recommendations on avoidance and minimization of impacts.
• Ensuring construction activities comply with environmental requirements and/or permits.
• Maintaining current knowledge of regulations regarding special-status fish and wildlife species.
• Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning & Permitting group in the Sacramento office.
• Occasional travel in Central and Northern California.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees