**We are currently hiring On-Call Biologists for multiple projects located across the entire state of California**

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $22 - $35 per hour based on experience

Benefits: N/A

JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Biologist will perform biological surveys and monitoring in the field on an as-needed basis. Some desktop responsibilities may be incorporated into the position depending on needs, but the position is mostly field based.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments

Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented

Work will primarily be field based; successful applicants should be capable of working long days in the field throughout the year, including single- and multi-day assignments

Botanical surveys for qualified applicants (botanical experience not required, but is a plus)

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline

Strong knowledge of California fauna

Minimum of 3 months previous experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys

Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies

Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Ability to identify California bird species by sight and sound

Ability to identify California reptile and amphibian species

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to perform field and desktop work independently

Good communication skills, strong writing and editing skills

Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain

Experience in construction monitoring and surveying for nesting birds is a plus

Botanical survey experience and familiarity using a dichotomous key to identify plant species is a plus

Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is a plus

Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews a plus

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