MIG Los Angeles · 17 hours ago
Biologist/Ecologist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hrMIG Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Biologist/Ecologist to join their California biological resources team in San Jose. The role involves field-based project work focused on biological monitoring, habitat assessments, and supporting environmental compliance for various projects across California.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
You will work individually or with a team on projects that focus on the southern San Francisco Bay Area but may also occur throughout California
Depending on skills and experience, you can expect to work on:
Biological construction monitoring for special-status species and habitats
Focused field surveys for special-status species
Habitat assessments and site surveys in a variety of ecosystems
Focused surveys for special-status species
Biological Assessments in support of Biological Opinions
CEQA/NEPA biological impact analyses
Caltrans biological documents
Construction monitoring and nesting bird surveys
Jurisdictional waters/wetland delineations and regulatory permitting
Data collection, reporting, and field mapping
Report preparation for technical biology reports and CEQA/NEPA documents
As you gain experience, you will build project management and marketing skills by assisting with scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and client communications, as well as interacting with client and agency staff
You will be involved in field work and reporting supporting environmental compliance for public and private-sector clients
Our projects include infrastructure, institutional facilities, parks and recreation, and private development
You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team to conduct a variety of field surveys and assessments and prepare biological reports and biological resource sections of environmental documents
Field work may require some travel, evening, and weekend work, to maintain project schedules or meet deadlines
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in wildlife, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field
Experience sufficient for CDFW approval as a qualified biologist, designated biologist, or biological monitor for San Francisco Bay Area special-status species at construction monitoring projects as defined in Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and related permitting documents
Experience with San Francisco Bay Area aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species surveys with an emphasis on special-status species including nesting birds, San Francisco dusky footed woodrat, California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake, western pond turtle, spadefoot, roosting bats, and a variety of fish and rare plant species
Capabilities with office and field applications including the Microsoft Office Suite and field-based data collection apps such as ESRI Field Maps, Survey 123, Avenza, or Gaia
Ability to work with various file formats (e.g., KMZ, shapefile, PDF) to navigate and collect data
Relevant experience in environmental consulting, natural resource planning and management, or a closely related field
You are professional and organized with exceptional attention to detail
You can safely conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions as necessary
You have excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including the ability to convey technical information in a clear, concise manner
You are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others, but can also work well independently
Preferred
A Master's degree in a complementary field is a plus
Experience coordinating project schedules and workflow a plus, but not required
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Partial cell phone reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HRA with employer contributions
401K matching
Company
MIG Los Angeles
A forum for sharing who we are, what inspires us, what we are dreaming about. We are the Los Angeles studio of MIG.
Founded in 1987
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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