Field Biologist: Wildlife Surveys & Permits

Sequoia Ecological Consulting; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Ecological Consulting seeks a Staff Biologist I/II to support compliance monitoring, wildlife surveys, and habitat assessments across California. Positions include full-time and part-time options with travel limited to the Bay Area region and surrounding areas.

You will conduct fieldwork, collect data for reports, map resources, and contribute to habitat restoration plans under Project Manager guidance. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Perform field studies independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with GIS Mapping tools.
• Approvable as a Qualified Biologist by regulatory agencies for at least one species.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project construction for compliance with environmental permits and mitigation plans.
• Conduct biological training for construction and operation crews.
• Provide field data for biological reports and habitat restoration plans as experience grows.
• Map existing biological resources.
• Assess potential impacts on wildlife, including sensitive species.
• Review construction bids for leadership consideration.
• Interpret permits and project scopes to ensure field compliance.
• Prepare biological reports and habitat restoration plans for simpler projects.
• Develop Biological Constraints Analyses with reasoned impact assessments.

Skills

Field studies

Communication skills

GIS familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Tools

GIS Mapping tools

MS Office

Job description

Sequoia Ecological Consulting seeks a Staff Biologist I/II to support compliance monitoring, wildlife surveys, and habitat assessments across California. Positions include full-time and part-time options with travel limited to the Bay Area region and surrounding areas.

You will conduct fieldwork, collect data for reports, map resources, and contribute to habitat restoration plans under Project Manager guidance. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.