Wildlife Biologist - Field focused (on-call)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Well-being resources

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Wildlife Biologist II - Field focused for remote, part-time on-call work to support California transportation projects. The role emphasizes field surveys, reporting, and coordination with clients and construction teams.

Ideal candidates have a biology-related degree and 2 years of relevant California experience, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. US citizenship is required for this role.

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, with the ability to pass an MVR check.
• Independent travel will be required.
• US Citizenship is required.

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 the client and construction personnel.
• Organization of project files and tracking of project schedules.

Skills

Field work

Biology knowledge

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

Wildlife Biologist - Field focused (on-call)

• Part-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - San Jose, CA - 4 N. Second Stre
• Compensation: USD 33 - USD 41 - hourly

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AECOM is seeking aWildlife Biologist II - Field focused to join our Natural Resources team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering some of California's most impactful and transformative surface transportation projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise in wildlife biology while working on projects that shape the future of California's infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

This is a remote, part-time, on-call position that will support our transportation client. Ideally, candidates should be located in either Santa Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

• 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 a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Independent travel will be required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable about common and special-status California wildlife species.
• Experience surveying and monitoring for special-status and protected species that may occur in Central California, such as nesting birds, California condor, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, tidewater goby, western pond turtle, Swainson’s hawk, Burrowing owl, Yellow billed cuckoo, Snowy plover, Marbled murrelet, Monterey dusky footed woodrat, Steelhead, Green sturgeon, Coho salmon, Western bumble bee, pallid bat, Smith’s blue butterfly, monarch, and others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing with a proven ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Experience conducting aquatic resources delineations is desired but not required.
• Significant experience supporting transportation projects is desired but not required.
• Experience on projects in California Coastal Commission justification, including experience with ESHA analysis, is desired but not required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 4, 2027.

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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