Wildlife Field Biologists

LSA Associates, Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Group life/AD&D

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

ESOP

Profit sharing

401k match

Job summary

LSA Associates, Inc. seeks experienced biologists for hourly field positions at our Emeryville office. Field work may include surveys for special-status wildlife, fish relocation, nesting bird surveys, roosting bat surveys, and environmental monitoring for protected species.

Candidates should have at least two years of monitoring or survey experience with some of the listed species. A 40-hour HAZWOPPER certification is desirable, and the role requires strenuous fieldwork under adverse weather

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or related field.
• Minimum two years of monitoring/survey experience for listed species.
• 40-hour HAZWOPPER certification desirable.
• Ability to perform strenuous fieldwork in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys for special-status wildlife species.
• Assist with fish relocation and nesting bird surveys.
• Support biological construction monitoring and data collection.

Skills

Field survey experience

Wildlife monitoring

Ability to work in adverse weather

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

Job description

LSA’s Emeryville office is seeking experienced and qualified biologists for several hourly field positions. Field work could include special-status wildlife species surveys, fish relocation, nesting bird surveys, roosting bat surveys, and biological construction monitoring for protected species (e.g., California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, northwestern pond turtle, giant garter snake, Alameda whipsnake, California Ridgway’s rail, California black rail, burrowing owl, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, salt marsh harvest mouse, nesting birds, and roosting bats). A minimum of two years of monitoring/survey experience with some or all of these species is preferred. In addition, biologists with valid 40-hour HAZWOPPER training certification are also desirable. The positions require the candidates to be capable of strenuous fieldwork under adverse weather conditions.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $30 to $40 per hour. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

About the Organization

LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you.

LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees

• medical, dental, vision, long term disability, group life/AD&D insurance plans
• vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match

For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.

EOE Statement

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual’s actual or perceived—or association with others of an actual or perceived—age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Natural Resources or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

A minimum of two years of monitoring/survey experience with some or all of the following special-status species is preferred: California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, northwestern pond turtle, giant garter snake, Alameda whipsnake, California Ridgway’s rail, California black rail, burrowing owl, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, salt marsh harvest mouse, nesting birds, and roosting bats.

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