On-Call Field Biologist – Southern California

Stantec; Ventura (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily assist a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client, performing field surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical support for biological/wetland resources.

You will also coordinate with team leads, program managers, and clients to support multiple tasks. Based in Southern California, the role offers flexible work locations (including home) and requires

Qualifications

• 1 year of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting, or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.
• Ability to travel for field surveys and monitoring.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring, including reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports (biological resources, jurisdictional delineation, monitoring reports).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies, and best practices.
• Travel within southern California is required.
• Develop understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and support cross-selling services.
• Regular day travel within Southern California will be required.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Travel readiness

GPS/GIS tools

Southern California flora/fauna

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Bachelors in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

GPS/GIS software

Job description

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily assist a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client, performing field surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical support for biological/wetland resources.

You will also coordinate with team leads, program managers, and clients to support multiple tasks. Based in Southern California, the role offers flexible work locations (including home) and requires