Remote Senior Field Biologist: Lead Habitat Surveys

AECO; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Biologist for immediate employment. This is a part-time, on-call project-based role reporting to our Honolulu team, supporting natural resource projects by leading surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, monitoring and habitat restoration.

This remote and primarily field-based position requires being local on assignments in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, with responsibilities including leading survey teams, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as a task lead or Project Manager on projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands involving habitat assessments, wildlife and botanical surveys, environmental permitting, and/or construction monitoring.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey teams to identify and monitor rare, threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
• Field surveys and monitoring may be conducted as part of a team or alone in diverse habitats.
• Collect and document scientific data for statistical analysis, population surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data, and prepare field reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level field staff as needed.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.

Skills

Field biology

Wildlife surveys

Habitat assessments

Environmental permitting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Biologist for immediate employment. This is a part-time, on-call project-based role reporting to our Honolulu team, supporting natural resource projects by leading surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, monitoring and habitat restoration.

This remote and primarily field-based position requires being local on assignments in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, with responsibilities including leading survey teams, data collection, and