On-Call Field Biologist: Southwest Habitat & Permits

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has a biology-related degree and 2+ years of field experience in desert environments, familiarity with ESA compliance, and GIS/GPS data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or related field.
• 2+ years of field experience in Arizona or the Southwest.
• Familiarity with ESA compliance and Arizona biological resources regulations.
• Experience conducting field surveys in desert environments.
• Experience with GIS and GPS-based field 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 and jurisdictional determinations using current protocols.
• Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction and restoration projects.
• Research regionally-sensitive resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs.
• Assist with 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 surveying experience

GIS & GPS data collection

Arizona / Southwest familiarity

ESA compliance familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS data collection

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has a biology-related degree and 2+ years of field experience in desert environments, familiarity with ESA compliance, and GIS/GPS data collection.