On-Call Wildlife Biologist: San Joaquin Valley

3M HEALTHCARE; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,424 - 151,744; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking an Environmental Field Biologist to conduct surveys for special-status species and habitats in the Sacramento, CA area. Responsibilities include field surveys, compliance monitoring, and coordination with construction teams to assess potential impacts on wildlife and habitats.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field, and at least 1 year of experience, along with a valid driver's license and MVR clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check).

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys for special-status species, habitats, and natural communities, including walking transects, trapping or collecting specimens, and identifying animals by sight and sound.
• Perform environmental compliance monitoring, including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training, and coordinate with construction crews.
• Evaluate project plans in coordination with the task lead to determine potential impacts on special-status species and other biological resources.
• Prepare daily field notes summarizing field survey results, monitoring responsibilities, and compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

Field surveys

Environmental compliance

Data collection

Reporting

GPS usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GPS technology

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

• Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats, including walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or collecting specimens, and identifying animals by sight and sound.
• Perform environmental compliance monitoring, including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training, and coordinate with construction crews.
• Evaluate project plans in coordination with the task lead to determine potential impacts on special-status species and other biological resources.
• Prepare daily field notes summarizing field survey results, monitoring responsibilities, and compliance with environmental permits.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What We’d Like You to Have

• Experience conducting surveys for San Joaquin kit fox, kangaroo rats, burrowing owl, Swainson’s hawk, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, California tiger salamander, and California red-legged frog.
• Experience with nesting bird and raptor surveys.
• Experience monitoring construction crews and overseeing environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, data entry and formatting, GPS technology, and data collection in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Compensation

Pay Range: $55,424.00 – $151,744.00 (Sacramento, CA)