Remote Field Biologist – Special-Status Wildlife

AECOM; California; Remote; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote on-call work

Day 1 onboarding at AECOM office

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a part-time Authorized Special Status Species Field Biologist for immediate employment in Central California, including San Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Santa Maria. This is a field-based, fully remote, on-call position with local field assignments for extended periods.

You will lead protocol and pre-construction surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds, prepare technical reports, and support permitting and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or related field.
• 4+ years of field biology surveys and monitoring in Central California.
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass MVR check.
• Experience with special-status species and regulatory permits.
• Strong technical writing and verbal/organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead protocol and pre-construction surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
• Prepare technical reports documenting survey findings and monitoring results.
• Prepare additional biological reports or permit packages as needed.
• Organize project files and track schedules.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology / ecology

Job description

AECOM is seeking a part-time Authorized Special Status Species Field Biologist for immediate employment in Central California, including San Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Santa Maria. This is a field-based, fully remote, on-call position with local field assignments for extended periods.

You will lead protocol and pre-construction surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds, prepare technical reports, and support permitting and project