SWCA Environmental Consultants · 20 hours ago
Staff Biologist- Natural Resources (Temporary)
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$26.91/hr - $35.10/hrSWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about protecting sensitive natural resources. The Temporary Staff Biologist will support a variety of environmental projects involving both office and field duties throughout Southern California.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery
Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely
Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers
Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field
Monitoring team productivity and providing timely performance feedback, including deciding when disciplinary action is necessary and delivering discipline
Ensures that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, and other resources are ready for fieldwork
Conduct environmental inspections, wildlife and vegetation baseline studies, nesting bird surveys, basic wetland assessments, bioassessments, and general habitat assessments
Collect field data, record and identify fauna and flora
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, resources, and associated landforms
Photograph and take detailed notes of habitats, species, and landforms. Operate SWCA vehicles safely, including operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles on rugged, back-country roads
Follow industry-leading safety check-in and reporting procedures
Communicate effectively with SWCA project managers, construction crews, and other environmental specialists to complete the field work and reporting requirements
Understand project environmental requirements and the applicable laws and regulations protecting biological resources
Maintains SWCA’s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance; is motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways
Complete desktop analyses, web-based database queries, prepare technical reports describing the methods, results, recommendations, and regulatory background for projects
The ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team is critical
Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule
Qualification
Required
Recent experience and comfort with independently conducting nesting bird surveys and/or construction monitoring
Knowledge of common and special status state and federal listed California fauna and flora
The ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team is critical
Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule
Preferred
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field preferred
Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is preferred
Prior experience with GIS software, GPS units/tablets and ability to use technology for data collection
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Report or other writing experience
Proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies; ArcGIS, Survey123, Smartsheet and GoogleEarth familiarity a plus
Benefits
Wellness paid time off
Employee assistance program
Wellness program activities
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Fluder
CEO | President | Director
Jon Kehmeier
Vice President Scientific and Technical Services
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2025-09-25
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