Casual Part-Time Field Biologist – Northern CA

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Casual Part-time Consulting Associate, Field Biologist to support biological field surveys and environmental monitoring across Northern California, including SF, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Oakland, East Bay, Fort Bragg, Arcata, and Eureka.

This field-based role requires adaptability, with irregular schedules and frequent travel to field sites. You will conduct surveys, collect high-quality data, and report findings to project teams in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Biological Sciences, Natural Science, Botany, Ecology or related field.
• 0+ years of environmental consulting and/or relevant experience.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to field sites across Northern California, often on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological field surveys (nesting birds, rare plants, aquatic resources) per regulations.
• Identify wildlife by sight and sound, noting habitat associations.
• Locate, monitor, and document wildlife activity with minimal disturbance.
• Implement field protocols for avoidance, buffer establishment, or monitoring during ground-disturbing activities.
• Record detailed field notes and contribute to daily logs and reports.
• Communicate findings to project managers in real time.
• Operate handheld GPS devices and ESRI Field Maps for data collection.
• Maintain familiarity with wildlife regulations and regional ecological context.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Biological sciences degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

Sub-meter GPS

Handheld GPS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Casual Part-time Consulting Associate, Field Biologist to support biological field surveys and environmental monitoring across Northern California, including SF, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Oakland, East Bay, Fort Bragg, Arcata, and Eureka.

This field-based role requires adaptability, with irregular schedules and frequent travel to field sites. You will conduct surveys, collect high-quality data, and report findings to project teams in dynamic environments.