Wildlife Biologist - Field focused (on-call)

AECOM • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Field Wildlife Biologist (Biologist II) to help deliver some of California's most critical broadband infrastructure projects. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our group of environmental professionals. This position will join our Natural Resources team based in our Sacramento or Bakersfield, CA offices. This is a primary field-based, on-call position, meaning hours will vary based off of project needs. This position would support client projects based primarily in the Central Valley region. The position would focus on natural resources assessment and environmental compliance support for biological and aquatic resources, with a focus on construction monitoring and natural resource field surveys. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys.
• Valid U.S. Driver License is required for this position.
• Independent travel will be required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 4 years of experience.
• Experience surveying for special-status species, particularly blunt nose leopard lizard (Level 2 preferred), giant garter snake, California tiger salamander, and western spadefoot.
• 10(a)1(A) permit for listed wildlife including California tiger salamander and giant garter snake is not required but preferred.
• Knowledgeable about common and special-status wildlife species that occur in the Central Valley and Central Coast regions of California, including experience conducting surveys and monitoring for such species.
• Experience as a construction monitor tasked with leading WEAPs, working with construction contractors, and implementing avoidance and minimization measures for plant and wildlife species and surface waters.
• Experience identifying vernal pools.
• Experience surveying for and identifying vernal pool species.
• Skilled in California rare plant identification.
• Experience with field data collection tools such as ArcGIS Field Maps and Fulcrum.
• Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment and working safely in hot and cold environments with potential long days.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Surveys for special-status wildlife and suitable habitat areas.
• Field surveys to identify aquatic resources including vernal pool complexes.
• Preparation of brief memoranda documenting survey results.
• Pre-construction surveys for listed plant and wildlife species and nesting birds.
• Leading on-site natural resources Worker Environmental Awareness Program training for construction contractors on various projects.
• Monitoring during construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and permits, including coordination and communication with the AECOM leadership team, client, construction contractor, and agency personnel.
• Production of daily monitoring logs to summarize work activities and compliance.
• Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in California.
• Travel to areas between Sacramento and Bakersfield will be required.
• Work will require commitment to short-term assignments.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees