On-Call Field Biologist: Special Status Species (CA Desert)

AECO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Authorized Special Status Species Field Biologist for immediate employment in the southern California desert regions. This on-call, part-time field-based position is remote and must be local to field assignments, linked to a Southern California office.

The role focuses on biological surveys and regulatory monitoring for listed species, including Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Quino checkerspot butterfly, western spadefoot, and Stephen’s kangaroo rat, with duties spanning vegetation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (biology, ecology, etc.)
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education working in southern California ecoregions focused on conducting surveys for listed species local to southern California, particularly Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Quino checkerspot butterfly, western spadefoot, and/or Stephen’s kangaroo rat.
• Valid US Driver's License and pre-employment driving record verification are required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead protocol and pre-construction Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Quino checkerspot butterfly surveys and monitoring.
• Lead and conduct focused western spadefoot surveys and monitoring, including implementation exclusionary fencing, artificial watering to elicit a movement response, and relocation.
• Lead and conduct focused Stephen’s kangaroo rat trapping surveys and monitoring, including implementation exclusionary fencing, trapping, and relocation.
• Conduct general wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
• Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in the field.
• Conduct other special-status species surveys, following established protocols or guidelines as relevant.
• Conduct avian species nesting surveys and avian mortality monitoring.
• Support project execution, including pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring.
• Assist with environmental compliance monitoring.
• Provide oversight of restoration crew work and restoration vegetation performance monitoring.
• Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods in the field; manage, interpret, and analyze data, as needed.
• Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and independently in inland and desert environments, which can include rugged terrain.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Elevate compliance concerns to project or construction managers.
• Provide clarification of resource project requirements to the compliance and construction teams.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to Safe Work Plans.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Authorized Special Status Species Field Biologist for immediate employment in the southern California desert regions. This on-call, part-time field-based position is remote and must be local to field assignments, linked to a Southern California office.

The role focuses on biological surveys and regulatory monitoring for listed species, including Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Quino checkerspot butterfly, western spadefoot, and Stephen’s kangaroo rat, with duties spanning vegetation