Field Biologist (Part-Time) – Surveys & Compliance

Bancroft Construction Services; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Bancroft Construction Services in California seeks a part-time Field Biologist to perform biological surveys, nesting bird monitoring, and environmental compliance activities during active construction projects.

You will work across Kern, Riverside, Imperial, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, travel to sites, and collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory permits are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional field biology experience.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.
• Experience with Southern California and Central California special-status species.
• Experience nesting bird surveys and monitoring.
• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, CESA, and FESA.
• Experience using GPS, Survey123, ArcGIS, ArcCollector.
• Permits (CDFW, USFWS) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and focused biological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Perform nesting bird surveys and monitoring per permit conditions.
• Monitor biological compliance during active construction activities.
• Coordinate with crews to ensure permit commitments are met.
• Complete pre-construction surveys and daily monitoring documentation.
• Provide environmental awareness and training to site personnel.
• Accurately collect data, photos, GPS points, and observations.
• Assist with data entry and management of biological records.
• Interpret permit conditions and regulatory documents.
• Communicate field observations and schedule availability to project managers.
• Perform other field or office support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Biological surveys

Construction monitoring

Regulatory compliance

GPS data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

ArcCollector

Job description

Bancroft Construction Services in California seeks a part-time Field Biologist to perform biological surveys, nesting bird monitoring, and environmental compliance activities during active construction projects.

You will work across Kern, Riverside, Imperial, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, travel to sites, and collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory permits are met.