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AECOM · 2 weeks ago

Biologist

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $82K/yr

2+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Biologist II to support environmental projects in California, focusing on field assessments, construction monitoring, and technical writing.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds

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

Preparation of technical reports documenting survey or monitoring results

Preparation of permit applications

Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning & Permitting practice

Occasional travel in Central and Northern California is required

Qualification

Biology degreeEnvironmental consultingBiological surveysConstruction monitoringWildlife species knowledgeTechnical writingPlant identificationWetland delineationPermit applicationsField data collection toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

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

2 years of relevant environmental consulting experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys, or related work

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

4+ years of relevant biological/natural resources experience

Knowledge of common and special-status northern California wildlife species is highly desired

Experience surveying for special-status species that may occur in the Sacramento region, such as nesting birds, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, giant garter snake, northwestern pond turtle, and others

Plant identification skills are desirable but are not required

Wetland delineation skills are desirable but are not required

Experience writing and preparing permit applications and other supporting technical documentation is desirable but are not required

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

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

Highly organized with a strong detail-oriented work style

Excellent oral and written communication skills