Senior Biologist On-Call

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 93,800 - 140,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is looking for a Senior Biologist in Bakersfield, California, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. This part-time position involves conducting biological surveys and assisting project teams with environmental assessments and permitting.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with specialists on varied projects, including renewable energy facilities, making a significant impact on community and environmental well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in biological services in Southern California.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating with wildlife and water agencies.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop reviews for biological resources.
• Perform wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Assist with preparation of written reports and maps for clients.

Skills

Strong background in flora and fauna of southern California

Scientific Collecting Permit

MS Office skills

Critical thinking

Education

University degree in environmental disciplines

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Biologist with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team in the San Diego (Aero) office. This candidate must be a passionate individual with strong natural resource expertise ready to assist our project teams with desktop reviews, wildlife surveys, plant surveys, wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, ecosystem restoration, construction monitoring and other opportunities as needed.

The candidate will work closely with project managers, scientists, engineers, and other specialists with the development and delivery of biological studies for projects involving electric transmission and distribution lines, pipelines, wind and solar electric generation facilities, and other projects for private, municipal, state, and federal clients. This is a part‑time – on call position. This position will initially include working in San Diego County, with future opportunities to work with other Stantec staff around the United States.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Desktop review for biological resources.
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Vegetation and botanical inventories.
• Wetland delineations and aquatic assessments (lake and stream).
• Preparing regulatory permit applications.
• Background environmental data reviews, Threatened and Endangered (T&E) and other special‑status species record reviews.
• Biological / environmental compliance construction monitoring.
• GPS data collection and mapping support; ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123).
• Recording, entering, organizing, managing, and analyzing data; and
• Assisting with preparation of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of southern California; experience in other areas of California and elsewhere will be considered a plus.
• Experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species‑specific protocol surveys.
• Possession of a California Scientific Collecting Permit, State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and federal Recovery Permit for special‑status species will be considered a plus.
• Wetland delineation training certificate or equivalent experience will be considered a plus.
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to the safety of the team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
• Strong note‑taking skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), including client‑specific training as required.
• Working knowledge of field methods and T&E species protocol surveys.
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined nature.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• The ability to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and long hours.

Education and Experience

University degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.

Minimum 10 years of experience in natural resource / biological services in Southern California is required.

Minimum 10 years of experience working for California Utilities is highly desired.

Experience leading projects, and coordinating with client/agency such including the wildlife agencies, water agencies, renewable energy companies, and the Regional Conservation Authority for Western Riverside MSHCP permitting and compliance.

Experience or permitted with at least one (multiple preferred) of the following species/taxa is required: arroyo toad, western spadefoot toad, Stephen’s kangaroo rat, San Diego and Riverside fairy shrimp, Quino checkerspot and Hermes copper butterfly, Crotch’s bumble bee, desert tortoise, burrowing owl, western snowy plover, California least tern, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher and/or rare plants of southern California.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $93,800.00 - $140,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $100,700.00 - $151,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.