Project Biologist (On Call)

Stantec•Santa Barbara, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Stantec is hiring an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client, with potential to support additional clients based on need/availability. The successful candidate will support field surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical support services in relation to biological/wetland resources. You will also coordinate with the team, task leads, program managers, and clients to support multiple tasks and subprograms. While the primary focus will be on biological/wetland resources, this position offers the selected individual the ability to apply their technical experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across California, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting organization. This role is based out of our Southern California Stantec offices, including [Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena CA; Bakersfield, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA; Monrovia, CA.] however, geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours, and a robust compensation.

Requirements

1-5 years of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting, or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.
Ability to travel in support of field surveys and/or biological monitoring.
Knowledge and familiarity with field implementation, data gathering, and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
Familiarity with flora and fauna of Southern California
Possess skills in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia.
Strong attention to detail, and excellent coordination and communication skills.
Effective in person, tele/video conference, and written communication with team members.
Adept at handling complex and challenging interactions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented setting.
Demonstrate good judgement as to when to elevate potential issues to team leads/managers.
Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and Google Earth.
Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).
Willingness to work outside of typical business hours when needed.
Candidates must pass client background checks to access online systems (upon employment).
Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Minimum 1-5 years of related experience in Southern California, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience working with a diverse set of project types including energy, transportation, environmental infrastructure, oil and gas, and water is an asset.
Wetland delineation certificate or equivalent experience with aquatic resources delineation is a plus.
Proficiency in technical writing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring, including the preparation of parts of or all associated reporting.
Provide desktop support (e.g., database searches and literature review), to the project team during the development, management, and coordination of the natural environment component of projects and programs for renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects
Assist with the preparation of technical reports (e.g., biological resources, technical reports, jurisdictional delineation reports, monitoring reports, etc.).
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies, and best practices.
Travel is required within southern California.
Develop a working understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.
Regular day travel (field work) will be required within Southern California.