SWCA Environmental Consultants · 4 hours ago
Staff Biologist - Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff)
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$23.92/hr - $31.20/hr
1+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Staff Biologist with a strong botany background to support projects throughout Arizona. This role involves conducting natural resource field surveys, supervising biological survey crews, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on various environmental projects.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Conduct natural resource field surveys, with an emphasis on identifying and surveying flora (including native and nonnative species) within the Southwest region, including but not limited to Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Fieldwork will often require long field days and multi-day field hitches in remote areas, and may occasionally involve weekends working remotely
Serve as a field lead for natural resource surveys, including supervising biological survey crews, overseeing quality data collection, and troubleshooting routine problems in the field
Use GIS applications, including ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Online to complete data collection in the field
Organize and assist with QA/QC and analysis of field data
Prepare technical reports with oversight by Senior staff
Work in a multi-discipline team, collaborating with biologists, water resource specialists, cultural resource experts, environmental scientists, and planners to conduct natural resource assessments
Provide support to ecological restoration projects including participating in feasibility assessments, planning, restoration construction oversight, maintenance and performance monitoring, reporting, visual presentations, and overall project management with support from Senior staff
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Be an active member in the ongoing development of SWCA's Restoration Practice Group
For staff biologist positions, depending upon the project, an element of your job may be to independently supervise a biological survey crew in the field. This includes: 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 offering timely performance guidance, including determining when correction action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback
Qualification
Required
At least one (1) year of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on botany and/or habitat restoration
Bachelor of Science in biology, botany, restoration ecology, landscape architecture, environmental science, or related field
Experience conducting botanical surveys and/or special-status plant surveys
Experience using a combination of dichotomous keys and other identification manuals to identify plants to the species level
Experience in identifying and monitoring non-native plant species
Knowledge and/or experience identifying Arizona flora and fauna, including from the Colorado Plateau and desert regions
Experience in collecting, organizing, and conducting quality control checks on field data that meets the highest standards using the latest protocols and tools
Experience in or interest in learning about supporting ecological restoration project monitoring
Demonstrated passion for natural resources, the capacity to learn, the desire to challenge yourself by trying new things, and the ability to communicate with team members and clients (verbal and writing)
Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles to access remote locations
Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather and/or rugged terrain, often at high altitudes), and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Three (3) or more years of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on botany and/or habitat restoration
Masters of Science degree in biological, landscape architectural, environmental sciences or other related fields
Experience conducting wildlife surveys
Experience providing guidance on weed adaptive management, treatment techniques, and treatment timing
Direct experience with standard restoration and re-vegetation techniques and experience overseeing implementation including hydroseeding, seeding, container planting, and staking
Wetland plant identification, hydric soil classification, and/or wetland delineation experience
Experience with biostatistics, experimental design, and survey techniques
Experience in report writing - including wildlife, botanical, and/or biotechnical reporting
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans
SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
Performance bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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