On-Call Wildlife Biologist

ICF • Sacramento, CA

5d • $55,424 - $94,221 • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking an On-Call Wildlife Biologist to join our team. This role involves conducting field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Field surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or collecting specimens, and identifying animals by sight and sound. The biologist will also perform environmental compliance monitoring at construction sites, coordinate with construction crews, and evaluate project plans for potential impacts on biological resources. Preparation of daily field notes summarizing survey results and compliance is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or other related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting surveys for Swainson’s hawk, burrowing owl, Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, giant garter snake, pond turtle, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, foothill yellow-legged frog.
• Nesting bird/rail/raptor survey experience.
• Experience with monitoring construction crews and overseeing environmental compliance.
• Proficiency with data entry and formatting.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in use of GPS technology for navigation and data collection in the field.

Responsibilities

• Field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats.
• Perform environmental compliance monitoring at construction sites (including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training).
• Coordinate with construction crews, and be responsive to changing schedules.
• Evaluate project plans in coordination with the task lead for determining potential impacts on special-status species and other biological resources.
• Prepare daily field notes summarizing field survey results, monitoring responsibilities, and compliance with environmental permits.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level