Wildlife Biologist – Field Focused
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Field Wildlife Biologist conducting biological surveys and construction monitoring for AECOM’s California broadband infrastructure projects. Supporting environmental compliance across the Central Valley.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct surveys for special-status wildlife and suitable habitat areas
- Conduct field surveys to identify aquatic resources, including vernal pool complexes
- Prepare brief memoranda documenting survey results
- Conduct pre-construction surveys for listed plant and wildlife species and nesting birds
- Lead on-site Worker Environmental Awareness Program training for construction contractors
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and permits
- Coordinate with AECOM leadership, clients, construction contractors, and agency personnel
- Produce daily monitoring logs summarizing work activities and compliance
- Participate in AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in California
- Travel between Sacramento and Bakersfield and complete short-term assignments, potentially including overnight travel
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, or a related field
- 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys
- Valid U.S. Driver License required
- Ability to travel independently
- U.S. citizenship required
- Preferred: 4 years of relevant experience
- Preferred experience surveying for special-status species, including blunt-nosed leopard lizard, giant garter snake, California tiger salamander, and western spadefoot
- Preferred 10(a)1(A) permit for listed wildlife
- Knowledge of common and special-status wildlife species in California’s Central Valley and Central Coast regions
- Experience conducting construction monitoring, leading WEAPs, working with construction contractors, and implementing avoidance and minimization measures
- Experience identifying vernal pools and surveying for vernal pool species
- California rare plant identification skills
- Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps and Fulcrum
- Ability to work safely in hot and cold environments and potentially long days
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits:
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Award-winning training and development programs
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