Field Biologist, Authorized Special Status Species – On Call

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $42 - $54 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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AECOM

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Conduct protocol and pre-construction surveys and monitoring for Crotch’s Bumble Bee and Quino checkerspot butterfly • Conduct western spadefoot surveys and monitoring, including exclusionary fencing, artificial watering, and relocation • Conduct Stephen’s kangaroo rat trapping surveys and monitoring, including exclusionary fencing, trapping, and relocation • Conduct general wildlife and botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping • Identify and record native and non-native fauna and flora in the field • Conduct special-status species, avian nesting, and avian mortality surveys • Support pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and environmental compliance monitoring • Oversee restoration crew work and monitor restoration vegetation performance • Coordinate with team members and schedule work • Collect, manage, interpret, and analyze electronic field data • Perform fieldwork independently and as part of a team in inland and desert environments, including rugged terrain • Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member • Keep assigned tasks on schedule and budget • Escalate compliance concerns and clarify project requirements to compliance and construction teams • Promote safety culture and adhere to Safe Work Plans

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (biology, ecology, etc.) • 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education working in southern California ecoregions • Experience conducting surveys for listed southern California species, particularly Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Quino checkerspot butterfly, western spadefoot, and/or Stephen’s kangaroo rat • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check • US Citizenship required • Prior consulting experience preferred • Experience conducting biological surveys, environmental compliance monitoring, and biological construction oversight • Experience implementing USFWS biological opinions or Habitat Conservation Plans, CDFW incidental take permits, and/or CEQA Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs • Experience or permits for relevant listed species, including required trapping, handling, exclusion fencing, relocation, and survey experience as applicable • Knowledge of southern California wildlife and plant species • Experience with electronic data collection tools such as Fulcrum and Field Maps • Field experience with southern California special-status species and knowledge of regulatory requirements • CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit and/or Memorandum of Understanding for relevant species preferred/required as applicable • Ability to drive a 4-wheel-drive vehicle over difficult terrain • Familiarity with mitigation, monitoring, and reporting programs • Familiarity with federal and California endangered species laws, NEPA, CEQA, and the Clean Water Act • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong organizational, proactive communication, leadership, and diplomacy skills • Flexibility to support multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absence • Voluntary benefits and perks • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan • Training and development programs • In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

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