On-Call Biologist

Stantec Inc. • Santa Maria, CA

58d • $54,000 - $75,600 • Remote

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working in California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The positions may include field surveys, habitat assessments, environmental compliance monitoring, collecting and reviewing biological data, and writing reports. The position will be remote however the nearest offices may be Fresno or Santa Maria offices. Your Key Responsibilities As an on-call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations. This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed biological support. Task duties include: Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, water quality sampling and 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 on various projects located throughout California.

Requirements

• Strong skills as a self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec's strong safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver's license are required.
• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-4 years of biological field experience
• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
• Nesting bird survey experience
• Special-status species survey experience
• Botany experience
• Wetland delineation experience
• Water quality sampling experience
• 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, water quality sampling and 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 on various projects located throughout California.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees