Field Biologist: Bumble Bee Surveys & Ecological Fieldwork

Rincon Consultants; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Biologist to join our Natural Resources team in Southern California. The role focuses on leading focused Crotch’s bumble bee surveys and contributing to regional fieldwork, with emphasis on coordination, schedules, budgets, and reporting.

You will travel across Central and Southern California, support project management, and develop technical writing skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental consulting or related field experience.
• CDFW MOU authorizing Crotch’s bumble bee or ability to obtain by spring 2027.
• Experience with focused bumble bee surveys, data collection and reporting.
• Familiarity with CEQA/NEPA and related regulations.
• Willingness to travel across California, including overnight stays.
• Strong writing, data-management and QA/QC skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead focused Crotch’s bumble bee surveys per CDFW guidance.
• Coordinate survey planning, field activities, data collection, and reporting.
• Conduct reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping.
• Perform desktop reviews using databases, imagery, and literature.
• Prepare technical reports and CEQA/NEPA related documents.
• Organise field data and assist with QA/QC processes.
• Support project managers with scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication.

Skills

Field data collection

Technical writing

Project coordination

Strong communication

Travel flexibility

Education

BS/MS in Biology

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Biologist to join our Natural Resources team in Southern California. The role focuses on leading focused Crotch’s bumble bee surveys and contributing to regional fieldwork, with emphasis on coordination, schedules, budgets, and reporting.

You will travel across Central and Southern California, support project management, and develop technical writing skills within a collaborative team.