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AECOM · 8 hours ago

Mid-level Biologist

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $92K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. The Mid-level Wildlife Biologist will contribute to CEQA compliance through environmental planning, permitting, and field studies for various projects, while collaborating with a team of environmental professionals.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preparation of technical reports documenting survey or monitoring results

Preparation of permit applications

Preparation of environmental planning documents (CEQA/NEPA)

Leading surveys for special-status fish and wildlife and nesting birds

Use of technical expertise to assess habitat for special-status fish and wildlife and provide strategies and recommendations on avoidance and minimization of impacts

Ensuring construction activities comply with environmental requirements and/or permits

Maintaining current knowledge of regulations regarding special-status fish and wildlife species

Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning & Permitting group in the Sacramento office

Occasional travel in Central and Northern California

Qualification

Biological AssessmentsCEQA/NEPA documentsBiological surveysTechnical report writingHabitat assessmentsField data collectionSpecial-status species surveysCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a related field

4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental consulting, environmental analysis, habitat assessments, biological surveys, environmental compliance and technical report writing

Valid U.S. Driver License required (and must be able to safely drive to job sites)

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred

6+ years of relevant biological experience

Experience writing and preparing Biological Assessments, CEQA/NEPA documents, permit applications for submittal to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as technical reports for resource surveys and monitoring

Experience with special-status species surveys for fish or wildlife that may occur in the Sacramento region, such as giant garter snake, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander, and western spadefoot

Experience using field data collection tools such as ArcGIS Collector, external GPS receivers, and Trimble units

Experience with resource-specific survey methods and data collection, including use of standardized fields and datasheets

Knowledge of common and special-status fish and wildlife species that may occur in the Sacramento region

Independent report-writing and field surveying capabilities

Experience surveying or evaluating special-status fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Experience leading field efforts that support the preparation of permit applications and technical reports

Experience leading monitoring or conducting monitoring during construction

Ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude and in a fast-paced work environment

Skilled at organization and detail-oriented in managing schedules, budgets, and written deliverables

Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues, clients, and agency representatives, both verbally and in writing

A federal recovery permit for special-status species is desired, but not required