Kleinfelder ยท 3 days ago
Certified Arborist / Field Biologist (on - call)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$36.47/hr - $60.86/hr
6+ years expKleinfelder is seeking a Certified Arborist / Field Biologist to join their Environmental team. The role involves providing environmental regulatory compliance through surveys for protected species and conducting biological resource assessments.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Assisting in providing environmental regulatory compliance for our clients at a variety of work locations through surveys for protected species, compliance monitoring for work crews, and written logs and reports of compliance activities. Some field work may include physically challenging outdoor situations, traveling to project sites, and overnight stays
Performing accurate and detailed biological resource accounts by synthesizing on-site survey findings and desktop resources
Writing and reviewing technical reports and addressing impacts of mitigation of proposed activities on special-status species
Providing environmental regulatory compliance for our clients through surveys for protected species, compliance monitoring for work crews, and written logs and reports of compliance activities
Conducting focused and general planning and preconstruction surveys (trees primarily, may include nesting birds, rare plants, and amphibian surveys)
Comfortable working in physically challenging outdoor environments in all types of weather
Traveling on a regular basis to a project which may require overnight stays
Strong technical and academic background in an applied biological science
Effective problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with MS Office
The ability to work both independently and with a team
Must has a satisfactory driving record and complete a background check
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field; master's degree candidates also encouraged to apply
6 - 10 seasons / years of field experience
Current ISA arborist certification
Comfortable working in physically challenging outdoor situations and conditions with expectation of traveling on a regular basis to project sites which may require overnight stays
Strong technical and academic background in an applied biological science (e.g. herpetology, terrestrial biology, ornithology, botany)
Previous federal and California agency approval for one or more listed Bay Area species
Familiarity with federal and State regulations governing management of natural resources in California
Possess CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit or have sufficient experience amassed to apply for the permit within 1 year
Effective problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work both independently and with a team
Must have a satisfactory driving record and complete a background check
Preferred
Experience in regulatory agency permit preparation and impact analyses is a plus
Prior experience in natural resource consulting
Experience with environmental review processes (CEQA/NEPA)
Fisheries experience is a plus
Extensive familiarity with California flora and fauna
Extensive field work throughout northern California (anticipate overnight travel 75% of time)
Experience monitoring or surveying for nesting birds
Benefits
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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