On-call Biologist

Stantec • Sacramento, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

This is for a casual, as needed position in our Sacramento, California office. Stantec is seeking entry-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 position may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The position will be remote however the nearest office will be Sacramento.

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
• 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Responsibilities

• Perform as-needed biological support.
• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignment, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level