Field Biologist (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is seeking Field Biologists to conduct nesting bird surveys and surveys for special status species across California locations, including Sacramento, San Jose, and Riverside counties. This part-time, limited-term role runs for 12 months with possible renewal and expects flexibility as schedules and sites change.

Applicants should have 2+ years in Avian Biology, bird survey protocols, data collection, and GPS mapping; a valid driver’s license is required, with Spanish fluency preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of Avian Biology + Other Special Status Species Experience required.
• Familiarity with nesting bird survey protocols and/or general bird identification skills required.
• Must have a strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to work in the field for an extended period and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
• Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys and construction monitoring across the client’s territory.
• Work locations are often remote and require Field Biologist to work independently.
• Monitoring involves coordination with construction crews and providing advice for maintaining compliance with client requirements.
• Electronic data collection.
• Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
• Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.

Job description

ERM is hiring Field Biologists to conduct nesting bird surveys and surveys for special status species for a large vegetation management compliance program in Sacramento, San Jose, Livermore, Oakland (Fresno Area); Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Woodier, Ontario (LA County); and Riverside, Temecula, and Murrieta (Riverside County), CA. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of a field biologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a part-time (15+ hours/week, depending on the season), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months and the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Field biologist position to conduct pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys and construction monitoring across the client’s territory.
• Work locations are often remote and require Biologist to work independently.
• Monitoring involves coordination with construction crews and providing advice for maintaining compliance with client requirements.
• Electronic data collection.
• Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
• Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of Avian Biology + Other Special Status Species Experience required.
• In addition to nesting birds, expertise should include more than one of the following species: Southwestern Willow Fly Catcher, Burrowing Owl, Spotted Owl, Eagles/raptors, Least Bell’s Vireo, California Gnatcatcher, Yosemite toad, CA Red-Legged Frog, Yellow Legged Frog subspecies, Pacific Fisher, San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat, Western Pond Turtle or Desert Tortoise.
• Familiarity with nesting bird survey protocols and/or general bird identification skills required.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.
• Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Must have a strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to work in the field for an extended period and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Pay Transparency

For the Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,000 – $80,000, $35.09/hr - $38.46/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees. *Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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