On-Call Biologist: Desert Habitats & Permitting

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking an On-Call Staff Biologist to join its collaborative team in Phoenix, AZ. This position supports biological surveys, vegetation mapping, environmental permitting efforts, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and land development projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and 2+ years of field experience in desert environments, plus GIS/GPS data collection skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
• 2+ years of field experience in Arizona or the Southwest
• Familiarity with ESA compliance and Arizona regulations
• Experience conducting field surveys in desert environments
• Experience with GIS and GPS-based data collection
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Southwest region

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments and special-status species
• Assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and aquatic resource surveys
• Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects and restoration efforts
• Research regionally-sensitive resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs
• Assist with development of environmental permitting packages using field data
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results
• Perform stormwater monitoring and reporting
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Field surveys

Desert environment fieldwork

GIS/GPS data collection

ESA compliance familiarity

Arizona regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices

Job description

Langan is seeking an On-Call Staff Biologist to join its collaborative team in Phoenix, AZ. This position supports biological surveys, vegetation mapping, environmental permitting efforts, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and land development projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and 2+ years of field experience in desert environments, plus GIS/GPS data collection skills and