Designated Field Biologist/Field Lead

Spheros Environmental; Nevada; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Spheros Environmental Group seeks a Designated Biologist/Field Lead for a 100% field-based role in Nevada. You will manage field staff, oversee wildlife and plant surveys, and coordinate with construction teams to resolve compliance issues in real time.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, 5+ years of wildlife/ecology experience, and strong field data collection skills with ArcGIS and Survey123. This role is on-site and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or related field is required.
• 5+ years of related field experience with wildlife, plants, ecology is required.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and desert ecosystems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage field staff, monitor site activities, and coordinate field surveys.
• Serve as primary field contact for client/EPC and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure staff safety and provide training and feedback to personnel.

Skills

Field leadership

Staff supervision

Data collection

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Microsoft 365

Job description

Brief Description

Designated Field Biologist/Field Lead

Location

100% field based in Nevada

Compensation

$95,000 - $120,000 annually

Spheros Environmental is looking for a Designated Biologist/Field Lead to serve as rotating primary field contact for a development project near the Las Vegas area and in larger Nevada managing field staff, natural resources, and working with the construction team and client to resolve and anticipate any potential non-compliance issues in the field during the development of the project

Key Responsibilities

Personnel Management

• Staff Management
• Communicate staff responsibilities for the day (i.e., monitoring needs, site checks, pre-con surveys, nesting bird surveys, den observations).
• Manage shifting responsibilities throughout day and week.
• Serve as primary contact in the field to resolve immediate issues and questions (safety, non-compliance).
• Ensure the safety of staff (i.e., rotate staff for rest breaks, cool down breaks as necessary with weather and task in mind.
• Train and provide guidance to new staff.
• Manage poor performance and provide feedback for staff personal growth to Group Managers as necessary.
• Client/EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) On-Site Management
• Inform client/EPC of any potential issues and trouble shoot as they arise.
• WEAP training all project members.
• Serve as primary contact for client/EPC for site and/or work updates.
• Communicate site changes to staff.
• Manage timely resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Act as Spheros’ onsite bio representative for regulatory agencies.

Decision Making

• Alert Project Manager (PM), Project Coordinator (PC) of any potential risks relating to projects and/or employees.
• Assess issues and elevate to PC or PM for higher level decisions (i.e. buffer incursions, natal dens, non-compliance)
• Provide input to Group Managers and PCs on performance evaluation, work hours and schedule, and workplace policies, etc.
• Assign scheduled staff to appropriate tasks with skill level and communicate in advance
• Anticipate and assign execution of necessary pre-construction surveys and level of compliance support necessary

Communication

• Internal
  • Check and respond to internal DM messages regularly, communicating updates to staff and responding to questions promptly.
  • Lead daily worksite meetings.
  • Conduct scheduled safety checks.
  • Inform PC or PM of any potential staff or project issues.
  • Participate in internal weekly project management calls
  • Anticipate project needs in advance for scheduling purposes and alert PC of any potential changes
• External
  • Respond to any messages and calls from the client or construction team promptly
  • Participate in meetings with client and construction on day-to-day needs and any regulatory agency visits as needed
  • Halt activities when a non-compliance occurs and negotiate alternative activities or routes with construction

Deliverables

• Understand data collection protocols well and ensure that data is being collected correctly amongst the field team
• Complete all applicable weekly compliance monitoring reports, resource activity tracking sheets (nests, natal dens, buffers, etc…), and ongoing worksite issues reports

Leadership

• Lead by example. Provide guidance and monitor team's adherence to company’s policies and procedures. Ensure best practices for safety with group.
• Foster and embrace a people-focused, high-performance culture that is aligned with the company's purpose and vision.
• Monitor individual performance, providing support to those who are not meeting expectations.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality and understanding how/when to apply discretion and when to inform Group Managers, PCs, or PMs
• Capable of having challenging conversations applying high emotional intelligence where appropriate (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with communication, and managing expectations for field staff
• Apply growth mindset for all occasions.

Qualifications

• Minimally bachelor’s degree in the field of biology, botany, ecology, environmental science or related field
• 5 years + related field experience with wildlife, plants, ecology
• Experience with compliance monitoring
• Experience with Mojave and Sonoran Desert ecosystems preferred
• At least 2 years of supervisory /field lead experience
• Familiarity with digital field data collection (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, etc….)
• Adept at Microsoft 365 programs (i.e.Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook), willingness to adapt and apply new technologies as they emerge.

Why Spheros Environmental?

• Competitive Compensation: Generous salary range with bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ Hours/Week): Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other applicable company-sponsored benefits.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a company that values collaboration and client service.
• Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.

Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.