On-Call Biologist | CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager I
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $22 - $35 per hour based on experience
Work is anticipated to occur in the following counties: Fresno, Mariposa, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Amador, Merced, and San Joaquin.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Biologist will perform biological surveys and monitoring in the field on an as-needed basis. Some desktop responsibilities may be incorporated into the position depending on needs, but the position is mostly field based.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments
Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
Work will primarily be field based; successful applicants should be capable of working long days in the field throughout the year, including single- and multi-day assignments
Botanical surveys for qualified applicants (botanical experience not required, but is a plus)
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position will require outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline
Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna
Minimum of 3 months previous experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys
Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies
Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Ability to work night shifts based on business needs
Ability to identify California bird species by sight and sound
Ability to identify California reptile and amphibian species
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to perform field and desktop work independently
Good communication skills, strong writing and editing skills
Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain
Experience in construction monitoring and surveying for nesting birds is a plus
Botanical survey experience and familiarity using a dichotomous key to identify plant species is a plus
Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is a plus
Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews a plus
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