Mid-level Biologist

About the position Responsibilities • Perform assignments that require background in wildlife ecology and/or botany and ecological processes. • Conduct biological survey fieldwork as part of a team in coastal, inland, and desert environments. • Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in the field. • Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data as needed. • Prepare writing assignments, including survey reports, restoration performance reports, and Biological Technical Reports. • Possess knowledge of major state and federal agencies and regulatory frameworks and apply this knowledge to assigned tasks. • Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in related field (biology, ecology, etc.) • 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in biological survey fieldwork. • Valid driver license required and must be able to safely drive to job sites. Nice-to-haves • Locally based on the Central Coast, with ability to regularly support projects in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties without overnight travel. • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done. • Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects as needed. • The ability to work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Experience with flora and fauna in California and southwest U.S. • Experience with protocol wildlife surveys, special-status plant surveys, habitat assessments, and/or wildlife tracking. • Experience in biological survey fieldwork, including vegetation monitoring utilizing line-intercept, transect, and/or Releve methods. • Experience in waters related field surveys, including mapping streambeds and wetlands to determine state and federal jurisdictional boundaries. • Experience with energy and utility companies, specifically Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, P66, Shell, and Chevron, and/or state agencies including Caltrans. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • Voluntary benefits • Perks and well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan Apply tot his job Apply To this Job