Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Resource Management; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Education assistance

Dependent care

Job summary

North Coast Resource Management in California is seeking a field-oriented Wildlife Biologist to survey for special status species and support timber harvest and forest management projects. You will perform NSO surveys, collect data, produce reports, and collaborate with foresters to ensure environmental compliance.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and the role covers remote field work, nights, and variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork in remote, steep terrain.
• Ability to read and apply survey protocols and QA/QC.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; GIS data handling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NSO surveys and monitoring.
• Collect and analyze biological data for impact constraints.
• Document survey findings in reports.
• Support environmental compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate with foresters and construction teams.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

GIS mapping

Field surveys

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Forestry/Environmental Science

Tools

Relaskop

Prism

Diameter tape

Clinometer

Laser

Chainsaw

ATV

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.
• Cares for and maintains rodent colony and feeds 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forester, Senior Forester, and/or Stewardship Coordinator.
• Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction. Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person if an alternate plan is needed.
• Seeks increased responsibilities.

ABILITIES:

• Safely navigates steep and difficult terrain in remote locations often in adverse weather conditions, requiring long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Works alone or in small groups in remote areas at night (i.e. conducts night surveys on foot).
• Conduct general biological field assessments (often in adverse weather / terrain conditions).
• Remains flexible with the ever-changing workload, working conditions, and project requirements.
• Works well in group problem solving situations using 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.
• Possesses self-motivation, with solid time management, follow-through skills, and the ability to work against a deadline.
• Takes independent actions as appropriate and asks for help when unsure how to handle a situation or when a decision requires a more qualified expert.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Assist with GIS data research, analysis and mapping.

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED ABILITIES:

• Be able to mediate issues between competing groups in the field.
• Experience conducting the following 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 (i.e. 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:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CA Driver's License and a clean driving record

COMPENSATION:

NCRM offers a competitive hourly rate and compensation package with this non-exempt position. This includes paid time off, holidays, retirement, health, education assistance, dependent care, and other statutory benefits. Hourly rate will be based on qualifications and experience, but ranges between $28-$35/hour.