Remote Wildlife Biologist II - Field Focus (Part-Time, On-Call)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Monterey (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Wildlife Biologist II - Field focused to join our Natural Resources team. This remote, part-time, on-call role supports transportation projects in California, focusing on wildlife surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical reporting.

Ideal candidates have a biology/ecology background and experience with special-status species, nesting birds, and field monitoring, with strong writing and organization skills to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related environmental science field.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in biological surveys and monitoring in California.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Biological compliance monitoring during active construction projects.
• Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
• Preparation of technical reports to document findings from surveys and monitoring.
• Preparation of other biological technical reports or permit application packages as needed.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with AECOM, client, and construction personnel.
• Organization of project files and tracking of project schedules.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Field surveys

Technical writing

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related environmental science field

2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education in biological surveys and monitoring in California

A valid driver’s license

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Wildlife Biologist II - Field focused to join our Natural Resources team. This remote, part-time, on-call role supports transportation projects in California, focusing on wildlife surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical reporting.

Ideal candidates have a biology/ecology background and experience with special-status species, nesting birds, and field monitoring, with strong writing and organization skills to support project delivery.