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AECOM · 1 month ago

Lead Field Wildlife Biologist (on-call)

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$43/hr - $53/hr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Lead Field Wildlife Biologist to support critical surface transportation projects in California's North Bay Area, focusing on biological monitoring, field surveys, and reporting.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds

Surveys for special-status plants and vegetation mapping

Act as a field lead or task manager

Monitoring construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits

Preparation of reports documenting survey or monitoring results and leading authoring of these reports

Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in the SF Bay Area

Travel to North Bay Area will be required

Qualification

Biological surveysEnvironmental complianceConstruction monitoringHabitat assessmentsField data collection toolsCalifornia wildlife knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

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 construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys

Valid U.S. Driver License is required for this position

Independent travel is required

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

Preferred

6+ years of relevant work experience in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys

Knowledgeable about common and special-status northern California wildlife and plant species

Experience as an environmental compliance lead on projects involving preconstruction surveys and construction monitoring

Experience preparing pre-construction and post construction reports and deliverables

Experience as a Task Manager or Project Manager

Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species and hydrologic resources

Experience surveying for special-status species that may occur in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, such as nesting birds, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Foothill yellow legged frog, Northwestern pond turtle, Alameda Whipsnake, Giant garter snake, Swainson's hawk, Burrowing owl, Ridgeway's rail, Yellow billed cuckoo, Snowy plover, Marbled murrelet, Norther spotted owl, Salt marsh harvest mouse, Steelhead, Green sturgeon Delta smelt, Coho salmon, Western bumble bee, Vernal pool fairy shrimp, Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, Monarch butterfly, and others

California Rare Plant identification skills

Experience with field data collection tools such as Collector, Trimble units, and others

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work extended hours in diverse and challenging weather conditions while maintaining safety standards

Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment