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Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 days ago

Project Level Biologist - Natural Resources (Temporary)

Vallejo, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$31.50/hr - $41.10/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work closely with a project team to develop innovative approaches to resource assessment that meet client needs and can withstand agency and public scrutiny.

Take initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are addressed.

Coordinate and/or lead biological survey efforts.

Serve as project manager or technical lead on a variety of biological resource projects.

Use GPS units, and other maps and tools during fieldwork.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Work closely with SWCA’s other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company.

Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.

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Biological surveysResource managementTechnical report writingWildlife identificationPlant identificationEndangered Species ActProject managementGPS unitsBusiness developmentSafety planningField notesClient communication

Required

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field required

At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in biological surveys and resource management in either the public or private sector

Experience of working with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, and agency specialists

Ability to promote SWCA’s services internally and externally

Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring technical excellence

Experience in writing technical reports

Strong wildlife and/or plant identification skills

Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act

Excellent writing skills

Ability to record accurate field notes

Ability to take initiative, resolve problems and ensure tasks are completed in the most effective manner

Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective manner

Willingness to learn and grow into increased project-management and supervisorial responsibilities

Preferred

Master's degree highly desired

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor

3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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