On-Call Biologists (CA High-Speed Rail)

TYPSA INC•Irvine, CA

About The Position

This role is an On-Call/Flexible Part-Time Biologist to support the California High Speed Rail (HSR) project in the Bakersfield/Fresno/Tulare region of California. To be successful this position must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The primary role of the biologist candidate is to monitor, report, and document pre-construction and construction activities associated with the HSR project. The candidate must have sound field working knowledge with experience in monitoring minor pre-construction activities as well as larger construction activities, communication, technical field, and writing skills, as well as strong organizational and logistical skills. The role will be to conduct regulatory compliance monitoring of construction activities, which will involve working effectively with pre-construction and construction crews. This is a variable hour role, which means for the first six months of employment, the hours worked per week are unclear to be determine at the date of hire.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, or closely related.
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working in a similar field-based position
Field experience in California’s Central Valley’s native threatened/endangered wildlife or plant species
Knowledge of Blunt-nosed leopard lizard (BNLL) natural history, habitat and ecology
Proof of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) approval as a Level II BNLL Surveyor
Familiarity with CDFW’s BNLL survey protocol
Knowledge and experience preparing and providing Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training
Experience with delineation, installation, and maintenance of wildlife exclusion fences, environmentally sensitive areas, no work buffers, or wildlife exclusion zones.
Experience preparing environmental regulatory compliance documents such as biological compliance monitoring reports
General understanding of the federal Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act
Strong written and oral communication skills
General computer hardware and software skills.
Be able to pass a drug screening and background check
Ability to pass a background check
Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with experience with other San Joaquin Valley species such as San Joaquin kit fox, Swainson’s hawk, burrowing owl, giant kangaroo rat/Tipton kangaroo rat, and/or San Joaquin antelope squirrel.
Proficiency with GIS software and GPS equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting environmental inspections for special status wildlife and plants, nesting bird surveys, biological assessments, wetland delineation and classification, and construction monitoring
Building and maintaining productive professional and personal networking relationships
Communicating with regulatory agencies, field biologists, construction crews to complete reporting requirements
Applying Health and Safety policies and procedures as appropriate
Use of GPS units and aerial photographs for project navigation and collecting field data.
Taking photographs and detailed notes of site conditions
Understanding of project environmental requirements and associated laws protecting biological resources
Understanding of project communication protocols
Preparation of high-quality technical reports and environmental documents
Frequent field work, often requiring overnight stays

Benefits

TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

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