Field Biologist: Surveys & Compliance for Infrastructure

Bancroft; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Bancroft Construction Services seeks Field Biologists to perform biological surveys, construction monitoring, and environmental compliance activities across California. The role covers nesting bird surveys, habitat assessments, and detection of sensitive species, with travel to multiple counties and field work in coastal, desert, riparian, and agricultural settings.

The position is field-intensive, requiring independent work, effective communication with crews, and real-time decision making to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in biological surveys, biological consulting, or construction/environmental monitoring.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience working with Southern CA and Central CA special-status species (federal or state listed, candidate, or sensitive species).

Responsibilities

• Conduct general biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, and focused surveys for sensitive plant and wildlife species
• Perform nesting bird surveys and monitoring, identifying species and nesting behaviors in compliance with buffer requirements and permit conditions
• Conduct biological and environmental compliance monitoring during active construction activities
• Coordinate with construction crews, superintendents, and project managers to ensure compliance with permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Complete pre-construction surveys and daily monitoring documentation
• Provide environmental awareness and education to construction personnel
• Accurately collect field data, photographs, GPS points, and monitoring observations and submit daily reports
• Assist with data entry, organization, and management of biological records
• Interpret and apply permit conditions and regulatory documents
• Communicate field observations and schedule availability to project managers and senior biologists
• Perform other field or office support tasks as assigned

Skills

Field surveys

Nesting bird surveys

Environmental monitoring

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or closely related field

Tools

GPS data collection

ArcGIS/ArcCollector

Survey123

Job description

Bancroft Construction Services seeks Field Biologists to perform biological surveys, construction monitoring, and environmental compliance activities across California. The role covers nesting bird surveys, habitat assessments, and detection of sensitive species, with travel to multiple counties and field work in coastal, desert, riparian, and agricultural settings.

The position is field-intensive, requiring independent work, effective communication with crews, and real-time decision making to