Biologist

River Partners; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

River Partners is seeking a Restoration Biologist in Turlock, CA, to work alongside Senior Biologists and Ecologists. This role involves both office and field work, including plant identification and data collection for restoration projects.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in biology or related fields, along with relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position promotes collaboration, teamwork, and the commitment to environmental improvement.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in plant ecology or related experience.
• Valid California driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor experimental data.
• Complete site specific restoration plans and reports.
• Assist in project implementation and monitoring.
• Work on public educational activities and events.
• Develop presentations for scientific community.

Skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Plant knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related science

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

River Partners’ helps local communities reconnect and revitalize floodplains and river landscapes across the state of California. We are a private, non-profit organization with offices in Chico, Sacramento, Turlock, and San Diego. As a project-focused company, we believe in the power of demonstrating environmental improvement through large-scale river restoration and empowering others through partnership and collaboration.

Job Description

Title: Biologist

Location: Turlock, CA

The Restoration Biologist works with the Senior Biologists and Ecologists to identify, evaluate, implement and complete restoration activities.

This position will be a mixture of working in our Turlock office, as well as working in the field on our various projects. Field work will include native plant identification, data collection, and working in the outdoors.

Some of the Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:

• Collecting and monitoring experimental data, entering data into computer databases, completing analyses of information and reporting.
• Completing site specific restoration plans, permits, and project progress reports.
• Assisting in translating the site specific design across the project area for implementation.
• Working on educational activities for the public, as well as attending public events to promote the organization and its mission.
• Developing and delivering presentations to the scientific community and the public.
• Developing and maintaining good relations with agency personnel, contractors, and neighbors.
• Working long hours and/or weekends in a variety of field conditions.
• Traveling to multiple restoration projects for planning and monitoring, which may include River Partners’ other branches.
• Performs other assignments from time to time as requested by the Sr. Ecologist to achieve department and company business goals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and managers at all times
• Teamwork: interacts effectively with people in all areas of company.
• Strong analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem solving strategies
• Ability to apply logical thinking and sound judgment to a wide range of practical problems
• Excellent communication; written, oral and group facilitation in sharing biological findings
• Intermediate knowledge of California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils and /or wildlife.
• Work well under pressure in order to meet multiple, and sometimes, competing deadlines.
• Intermediate skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data.
• Demonstrate an understanding of statistics, experimental design, and data collection.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications

Qualifications

• BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related science.
• Three to five years of experience in plant ecology or related experience
• Valid California driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.