Staff Level Biologist - Natural Resources (Temporary)
Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: January 14, 2025
Job Description:
About the opportunity
Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in
environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA
Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for
dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering
the highest-quality project work. SWCA is expanding our natural
resources team and seeking Assistant/Staff Biologist candidates for
upcoming environmental projects involving a range of office and
field duties throughout California. Candidates located in the San
Francisco Bay area are encouraged to apply to support the volume of
infrastructure projects in those areas. Work hours may vary
seasonally, and depending on project needs and your skills. On-call
staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free
to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As our
Natural Resources team continues to grow, additional opportunities
for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time position
will be available. It is anticipated that travel, including
overnight stays, will be required for this position. This position
may at times also require long or abnormal work hours (early start
times, night shifts, etc.). Fieldwork will include travel
throughout California. Experience throughout the state is not
required as multiple on-calls will be hired to cover a wide range
of geographies including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento
Valley, North Bay and Northern California Coast. The candidate
could fill one of our Staff Level roles based on skill and years of
relevant experience:
Assistant Staff Biologists: Typically
up to 1 year of experience and expertiseStaff Biologists: Typically
up to 2 years of experience and expertiseThis position is
temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience. For assistant
staff and staff Biologist positions, a key element of your job will
be to independently supervise a biological survey crew in the
field.Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing
applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with
qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process
will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified
candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may
close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate
the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully
consider each submission.
What you will accomplish
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Conduct environmental inspections,
wildlife and vegetation baseline studies (including protocol
surveys), nesting bird surveys, wetland assessments, and general
habitat assessments.Collect field data, record and identify fauna
and flora.For assistant staff and staff biologists: Supervise a
small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. 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 are 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; andMonitoring
team productivity and providing timely performance feedback,
including deciding when disciplinary action is necessary and
delivering discipline.Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS
units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of
project areas, habitat types, 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.Complete desktop analyses, web-based database queries,
prepare technical reports describing the methods, results,
recommendations, and regulatory background for projects.Working
independently and as part of a diverse team is critical.Adhering to
the safety program and looking out for the safety of others,
promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Experience and qualifications for success
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource
Management, or a related life sciences field required. One (1) year
of field experience required.Knowledge of common and special-status
state and federal listed California fauna and flora.The ideal
candidate will also possess strong wildlife and plant
identification.Must have a current and valid driver's license, with
the ability to drive multiple types of vehicles, trucks, and
4x4'sPrior experience with GIS software, GPS units/tablets and
ability to use technology for data collection.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
required.Excellent communication and organizational
skills.Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.Report or
other writing experience. Preferred Qualifications
- Stormwater, erosion, and sediment control management
experience; including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPPs) and/or Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCPs)
implementation experience.
- Two years or field seasons of experience completing biological
surveys, fieldwork, habitat assessments, wetland delineations,
and/or construction monitoring.
- Botanical and wetland delineation experience.
- Ornithologists with bird identification and nest searching
experience; rail, raptor and other birds of prey experience a plus.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm,
providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices
across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental
compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200
Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding
the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the
online application process due to a disability, please email or
call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability
accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a
response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities
and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental
Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates
from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and
veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive
workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall
organizational success SWCA is committed to salary equity and
salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this
commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised
job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in
this Half Moon Bay, CA-based position: as an Assistant Staff
Biologist -- an hourly pay rate of $25.58 - $33.07/hour; and as a
Staff Biologist -- an hourly pay rate of $28.70 - $37.44/hour.
Actual pay within this range may depend on experience,
qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where
applicable, and other factors permitted by law. This position is
eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance
program and wellness program activities. SWCA continues to invest
deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning
Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our
staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our
internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified
internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously
considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within,
where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling
opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-LP1
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