Biologist (Mid-level) – Irvine, CA

Requirements:

• Expertise in conducting field surveys for wildlife, including special-status species that occur in California, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to conduct avian surveys such as raptor nest surveys, point-count surveys by sight and sound, and/or burrowing owl surveys.
• Experience in writing technical reports, describing baseline conditions, and analyzing impacts on protected species and their habitat.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations pertaining to wildlife and plants.
• Experience with CEQA and NEPA processes and managing projects to meet permitting timelines.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, willingness to work as part of team, and the ability to stay positive and effective during long days in the field.
• Willing to work in sometimes difficult conditions and often miles from a vehicle. Physical challenges typically encountered may include long off-trail hikes, steep slopes, extreme hot and cold conditions, and biological hazards (animals and plants).
• Data management and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Safety conscious and able to continually assess ways to mitigate hazards.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work with and communicate with a diverse group of co-workers and clients to provide high quality and efficient work products.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences.
• At least 5 years of experience with 8 years or more preferred.
• A strong background of coursework and/or experience in a natural science (e.g., birds, botany, ecology) and field data collection.
• Demonstrated ability to identify birds and other wildlife by sight and sound.
• Ability to identify and describe vegetation and habitat quality as it relates to certain species.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic data analyses, compile data, and write technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to use and create spreadsheets or databases to summarize data and create tables.
• Comfortable with mobile technology (e.g. cell phone, tablet) for electronic data collection.

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoyment of working outdoors.
• Experience conducting special status species surveys, such as desert tortoise, burrowing owl, kit fox, and other surveys for other special-status species that occur in California.
• Experience writing proposals and estimating costs.
• Ability to identify rare plants and noxious weeds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with regulatory agencies and clients.
• Experience with wetland delineations.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements.
• Experience with environmental impact analysis related to energy and land management projects; biological resources mitigation, design and monitoring; and construction monitoring.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

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