Project Biologist (On Call)

Stantec; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support environmental services in Southern California. The role primarily involves conducting field surveys, compliance monitoring, and preparing technical reports related to biological and wetland resources. Candidates should have experience in field work and knowledge of regulatory requirements. This position offers flexibility in work hours and locations, allowing for remote work options. Professional development opportunities are also available in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting field surveys and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and support project teams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field work including surveys and monitoring.
• Provide support during project coordination and development.
• Prepare various technical and jurisdictional reports.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and assessment methods.
• Travel within southern California for fieldwork.

Skills

Field work ability

Biological/wetland assessment

Technical report writing

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Literature review skills

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is hiring an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client, with potential to support additional clients based on need/availability. The successful candidate will support field surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical support services in relation to biological/wetland resources. You will also coordinate with the team, task leads, program managers, and clients to support multiple tasks and subprograms. While the primary focus will be on biological/wetland resources, this position offers the selected individual the ability to apply their technical experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across California, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting organization.

Location: This role is based out of our Southern California Stantec offices, including [Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA; Monrovia, CA.], however, geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours, and a robust compensation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring, including the preparation of parts of or all associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support (e.g., database searches and literature review), to the project team during the development, management, and coordination of the natural environment component of projects and programs for renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports (e.g., biological resources, technical reports, jurisdictional delineation reports, monitoring reports, etc.).
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies, and best practices.
• Travel is required within southern California.
• Develop a working understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.
• Regular day travel (field work) will be required within Southern California.