Wildlife Biologist: Field Surveys & Permits (Remote)

SWCA Environmental Consultants; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Half Moon Bay, CA, is seeking a Project Wildlife Biologist to lead wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental permitting for a diverse Bay Area portfolio. The role covers fieldwork across the San Francisco Bay Area and coastal California, with travel including overnight stays as needed.

You will manage natural resource projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate with regulators and clients, and help develop compliant planning documents while adhering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in biological consulting or related field.
• Familiarity with California and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Manage field teams and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare regulatory documents and permit applications.
• Coordinate with regulators, clients, and project managers.

Skills

Wildlife field surveys

Regulatory compliance knowledge

GPS field data collection

MS Word / Excel

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Half Moon Bay, CA, is seeking a Project Wildlife Biologist to lead wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental permitting for a diverse Bay Area portfolio. The role covers fieldwork across the San Francisco Bay Area and coastal California, with travel including overnight stays as needed.

You will manage natural resource projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate with regulators and clients, and help develop compliant planning documents while adhering