Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Resource Management; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Dependent care

Job summary

North Coast Resource Management is seeking a field biologist to survey for special status species, monitor environmental compliance projects, and collect and analyze data to minimize impacts. May also perform Forestry Technician field work to support THPs and forest management.

The role involves NSO surveys, data collection in remote terrain, GIS mapping, report writing, and coordinating with foresters to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Ability to navigate steep terrain and work in remote field locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NSO surveys and monitoring.
• Maintain rodent colony and feed live mice to NSOs.
• Record and analyze field data; GIS mapping.
• Prepare survey reports and monitoring summaries.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations on projects.
• Collaborate with foresters and construction teams to implement THPs.

Education

Bachelors degree in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

GIS

GPS

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position surveys and monitors for special status species on various environmental compliance projects; collects and analyzes biological data to determine project level biological impact constraints and assure that negative impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated. May also be required to conduct Forestry Technician field work to implement Timber Harvest Plans (THPs) and other forest management projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) surveys and monitoring
• Care for and maintain rodent colony and feed live mice to NSOs
• Research agency records, databases, literature, and GIS to inform assessments
• Observe, identify, and monitor species in the field, including special status species; wildlife identification; bird identification by sight/sound; vegetation mapping/habitat assessments; GPS & GIS mapping; and document environmental constraints analyses and compliance of projects
• Read, interpret, and apply sensitive species survey protocols
• Compose and compile survey findings in reports
• Conduct environmental compliance monitoring
• Compliance documentation QA/QC
• Reporting on biological surveys and monitoring
• Integrate with the forester or construction teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forester, Senior Forester, and/or Stewardship Coordinator
• Follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and give and welcome feedback
• Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person if an alternate plan is needed
• Seek increased responsibilities

ABILITIES

• Safely navigate steep and difficult terrain in remote locations often in adverse weather, requiring long hours when necessary
• Work alone or in small groups in remote areas at night (conduct night surveys on foot)
• Conduct general biological field assessments (often in adverse weather/terrain)
• Remain flexible with changing workload, conditions, and project requirements
• Work well in group problem solving situations and use reason when dealing with emotional topics
• Excellent technical, writing and verbal communications skills; ability to compose project reports and other technical documents or a willingness to learn
• Ability to collect and organize data, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach logical conclusions, and formulate consistent recommendations
• Self-motivated with strong time management and follow-through; able to work against deadlines
• Take independent actions as appropriate and ask for help when needed
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Assist with GIS data research, analysis and mapping

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Mediate issues between competing groups in the field
• Experience with specific biological surveys: Spotted owl; Migratory nesting bird surveys including raptors; Special status frogs (Rana spp.); Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
• Experience using specialized field equipment (relaskop, prism, diameter tape, clinometer, laser, chainsaw, ATV, etc.)
• Experience conducting plant, stream, and/or jurisdictional water inspections
• Construction monitoring
• Invasive species management
• Wildlife handling
• California General Permit and SWPPP Inspection

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CA Driver's License and a clean driving record

COMPENSATION

Competitive hourly rate with paid time off, holidays, retirement, health, education assistance, dependent care, and other statutory benefits. Hourly rate ranges between $28–$35/hour.