Staff Biologist - On-Call

True Environmental; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a part-time position to support wildlife and botanical field surveys. Responsibilities include conducting resource delineation and preparing reports. Candidates should possess a degree in biological sciences and have 2-5 years' experience with California native wildlife. Compensation ranges from $25 to $34 per hour, depending on experience. The role requires versatility in both office and field settings, with potential for overnight assignments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with California native wildlife or vegetation.
• Must be willing to work in office and field settings.
• Willing to handle extended overnight field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support wildlife and botanical field surveys.
• Conduct aquatic resource delineation and data interpretation.
• Prepare associated survey reports.
• Monitor construction for permit compliance on a seasonal basis.

Skills

Experience with California native wildlife

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological sciences

Job description

What you’ll do

• Primary responsibilities include supporting wildlife and botanical field surveys, aquatic resource delineation, data interpretation, and preparing associated survey reports.
• Seasonal tasks include construction monitoring for permit compliance.
• This role is part-time variable and will be on-call as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the biological sciences.
• Experience with California native wildlife and/or vegetation, have 2-5 years of experience.
• Candidates must be willing to work in both an office and in the field.
• Some extended overnight field assignments are likely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have strong analytical, writing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Interested in pursuing professional growth in a growing midsized consulting firm.

$25 - $34 an hour

Compensation range is from $25 to $34/hr, depending on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.