Job Postings

Job Postings

If you have job announcements you would like posted on this page, send them to jobs@tws-west.org. Job listings will be posted for 3 months unless a closing date is listed on the job announcement.

There is also a jobs page on the national TWS web site at careers.wildlife.org

(Date indicates when each announcement was posted to the web site.)

 

2 October, 2025: Water Agency Environmental Specialist I, County of Sonoma,Santa Rosa, CA

Salary: $93,210.78 – $113,268.00 Annually

Closing Date:  10/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Sonoma Water is excited to welcome multiple passionate and driven Environmental Specialist I professionals to our team!  Join us in protecting and enhancing Sonoma County’s natural resources through meaningful, impactful work.

The Sonoma Water Agency is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple Environmental Specialist I positions in the Environmental Resources Division. These positions will support the implementation of Sonoma Water’s biological and habitat sampling programs, as well as environmental compliance and permitting for Sonoma Water projects.

At Sonoma Water, Environmental Specialists are responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and reporting on the environmental impacts of water supply, flood control, sanitation, and sustainability projects. To comply with federal, state, and local regulations, these positions assist in developing and proposing mitigation strategies aimed at avoiding, reducing, or offsetting the environmental impacts of projects. The Environmental Specialist I also uses an interdisciplinary approach from applied knowledge of biology, ecology, environmental science, and hydrology to:

•  Develop field data collection methods tailored to project needs, and assist in compiling findings and drafting technical reports

•  Conduct field studies and investigations, including biological sampling, monitoring, and/or habitat surveys, while ensuring high-quality, accurate data through effective quality control oversight

•  Review capital project plans, timelines, studies, and designs, and support project success by helping to develop tracking tools, standard operating procedures, and comprehensive reports

•  Evaluate natural resource studies and reports focused on aquatic habitats, wildlife, plant species, and cultural resources to support environmentally responsible project planning

•  Assist in the preparation and review of documents to comply with state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations; land use planning projects; grant applications; and right-of-way activities

•  Assist in the preparation of environmental and technical reports, as well as compliance permit applications and documents

•  Work in the field and/or visit project sites to collect data and evaluate project

 

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Salary Advancement– A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off– Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave– May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more and apply: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=310035

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

2 October, 2025: Fisheries and Wildlife Field Assistant Biologist I, Valley Water, San Jose, CA

Salary: $110,385.60 – $141,315.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01931-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Watersheds Stewardship and Planning
Closing: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
 
Overview:
 
The Assistant Biologists will function as entry-level field biologists in Valley Water’s Watershed Planning and Stewardship Division’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Unit. The primary area of focus is fisheries biology, but experience in wildlife biology is also beneficial for the position. This position will perform ecological data collection associated with the many, multifaceted projects and programs that are managed or supported by the Unit. The Unit is responsible for managing long-term mitigation monitoring programs; ecology-oriented, Safe Clean Water Programs; land management and easement monitoring for mitigation lands; providing biological subject matter expertise to support over 30 capital projects and long range planning programs; and managing various aspects of the Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE). Unit staff provide ecological and biological expertise supporting Valley Water activities, projects, and programs to effectively manage natural resources, stewardship, and comply with environmental laws and regulations. The Unit specializes in special-status species, jurisdictional habitats, impact and habitat function assessments, avoidance and minimization measures, mitigation design and monitoring, and environmental permitting and stewardship.
Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
 
About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
 
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Fisheries monitoring for the Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE) and Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project (ADSRP).
• Fisheries fieldwork such as seining, trapping, anadromous fish spawning surveys, passage and habitat assessments, electrofishing (backpack and boat), PIT tagging and antenna design, and servicing/downloading other passive counting devices.
• Biological monitoring for Mitigation and Monitoring Projects.
• Biological fieldwork for Safe, Clean Water.
• Wildlife fieldwork such as general habitat assessments, nesting bird surveys, special-status species surveys, permit compliance, and biological construction monitoring.
• Habitat mapping/monitoring, habitat assessments, conservation easement monitoring.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Planning, design, and construction biological support for Watershed/Water Utility Capital Projects.
• Data entry/analysis and equipment maintenance/management.
 
Ideal Candidate’s Background Includes:
 
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
 
Ideal Experience:
 
• At least one year of experience (two or more years preferred) of fisheries and wildlife fieldwork experience.
• Experience working with the local flora and fauna of Santa Clara County.
• GIS, database, and technical report writing experience.
 
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
 
• Learn federal and state permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in natural resource management, including but not limited to those issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the Federal and California Endangered Species Acts (ESAs).
• Research, evaluate, and write studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of biology.
• Use scientific libraries and information systems for locating relevant scientific literature.
• Assess, mitigate, monitor, and report biological elements and impacts; evaluate thresholds of significance.
• Learn to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, including CEQA and NEPA.
• Perform a variety of tasks to measure, control, and assure the quality of in-situ data and information collected before, during, and after ecological survey and monitoring. activities.
• Learn to apply and utilize the principles, data, and processes of the District’s Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Cartography.
• Use common desktop applications and software as well as specialized software (such as R) related to the work.
 
Ideal Knowledge:
 
• Best Management Practices (BMPs), principles, and techniques commonly used in field biology, including the planning, organizing, conducting, and managing of biological investigations and surveys.
• Best Management Practices (BMPs), principles, and techniques used in the field that are specific to a subject matter designated by management (e.g., wildlife, fisheries, flora, wetlands).
• Learn the principles, methods, and practices used to identify and evaluate the biological impacts caused by District operations, programs, and activities.
• A variety of biological field equipment used to sample, monitor, measure, maintain, and restore biological resources.
• Physiology, anatomy, lifecycle, and habitat of a biological resources (e.g., wetlands, flora, fishery, wildlife) designated by management.
• Quality control and quality assurance principles and practices applied in the collection and management of biological data.
• Learn the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Common desktop applications and software.
• Authorities, methods, and techniques of scientific research, statistics, analysis, and reporting used in the discipline of biology.
 
Ideal Training and Education:
 
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, fisheries, ecology, zoology, or a related discipline in a life sciences field.
 
• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, zoology, or a related discipline in a life sciences field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
 
Required License or Certificate
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. Individuals who do not meet the driver’s license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
 
 
Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Unit (Position Code 1116)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
 
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
 
Selection Process
 
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
 
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water’s Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
 
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
 
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
 
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6609611

30 September, 2025:  CWD biologist,CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento County

Advertisement for Wildlife Health Lab-CWD Environmental Scientist program support has been released. This is a full-time limited term (24 months) position with the opportunity to become permanent.

Work Location: Sacramento County

Applications due: 10/3/25

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=493263

25 September, 2025: Wildlife Biologist – Compliance Specialist, WRA Inc., SF Bay Area

WRA’s Compliance Monitoring Team was founded in 2019. We work on approximately 50 projects per year throughout Northern California. Our projects are very diverse and include wetland and marsh restoration, riparian restoration, and various marine projects throughout the San Francisco Bay. We are seeking a full-time Wildlife Biologist to join our team.  

As a Wildlife Biologist on the Compliance Monitoring Team at WRA, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage a team of individuals in support of construction projects throughout permit implementation. Your role will involve managing field staff, training, mentoring junior biologists, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. In addition, you will be supporting with bidding on projects in the construction phase and coordinating directly with internal project managers and principals as well as external clients. 

To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within approximately 45 minutes of one of our Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, or Emeryville). This position requires you to work at least part-time at one of WRA’s Bay Area offices, though you will not be required to be in the office every day. Additionally, a portion of your job is seasonally field-based, and you will be expected to be on-site throughout Northern California at varying times of day for compliance monitoring, field surveys, and client and regulatory agency meetings. 

Peak construction occurs roughly between June and November each year. During the busy season, usually two to three days of field work will be required, with the potential for night and/or weekend work. Additional flexibility with scheduling is available between December and April.

In this role, you will be:

  • Managing the compliance monitoring stage of multiple projects concurrently, including managing compliance monitoring staff, their schedules, duties, and project reporting. 

  • Working with WRA team leaders, project managers, and field staff to maintain, document, and report on permit compliance through project implementation.

  • Work directly with clients to strategically navigate permit compliance requirements during project implementation. 

  • Training and mentoring field staff on natural resource protection means and measures based on best available science.

  • Lead and report on surveys for various species and sensitive habitats during various project phases, including project implementation.

  • Author, conduct, and maintain records for awareness training on species, safety, and compliance monitoring for biologists and project personnel. 

  • Providing creative strategies and recommendations for avoiding and minimizing project effects on sensitive wildlife and habitats. 

  • Preparing scopes of work and supporting competitive proposal efforts.  

  • Working collaboratively on sustainable business practices that align with firm Mission and Vision.  

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: 

  • Degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field.

  • 5-8 years of professional experience in wildlife biology, ecological consulting, and compliance monitoring on construction projects.

  • Extensive knowledge of California’s wildlife species, habitats, and applicable state and federal regulations.

  • Proven experience with project implementation, including fieldwork, staff management, and reporting.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a lay audience.

  • Project and/or task management experience, including staffing and maintaining project schedules and budgets. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams throughout the firm.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new project management and field data systems quickly.

  • Experience using or managing tasks in project tracking and communication platforms such as VantagePoint, Asana, or similar tools. 

  • Willingness and availability to accept field shifts when other staff are unavailable, including nights and weekends. 

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, especially when managing multiple projects with shifting field logistics and deadlines. 

  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, with experience preparing Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), conducting safety briefings, and contributing to incident reporting and investigations as needed. 

  • Scientific curiosity and wonder for the natural world.

  • Analytical mindset and ability to find creative solutions.

  • Strong leadership skills.

  • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation (while WRA has fleet vehicles that can be reserved for field use, during busy field seasons a truck may not always be available) and willingness to travel to field sites and meetings.

  • The ability to walk, hike, and work outside for long periods of time.

Desired but not required skills:

  • Federal Recovery permit, and/or State MOU, or equivalent experience.   

  • Previous agency approvals as CDFW Designated Biologist, or USFWS Approved Biologist.

  • Command of environmental permitting processed including USFWS, CDFW, and CEQA

  • Published research or contributions to scientific literature in the field of wildlife biology 

WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff that maps salary bands and is informed by market data. Our leveling system is dependent on years of relevant industry experience, education, and the level of responsibility and autonomy at which you’re expected to operate.

*The salary range for this position is $95,000-$122,500 which represents 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. 

Who are we?

WRA’s an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, and we aim to leave the lands we love better than we found them. 

Our clients and partners hire us because we’re skilled at navigating through challenging projects involving wildlands, parks, community spaces, and infrastructure. We bring more than four decades of expertise, long-standing relationships, and connections to our local communities to make sure that projects are pursued in responsible ways where both people and the environment thrive. 

As an organization, we believe that independence and interdependence are not mutually exclusive. We invest in systems, processes, and employee programs to support our staff’s collective engagement and success. At the same time, we encourage our employees to operate with an ownership mindset, taking responsibility for outcomes and being true to our commitments. 

WRA’s company vision is to cultivate a sustainable future where people and the environment thrive, and that effort starts first with our staff. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and we have developed flexible policies, internal practices, and are investing in programs that prioritize learning and sustainability. We aim to create conditions that allow employees to prioritize their families, lead healthy and balanced lives, and to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We believe that by creating an exceptional workplace, our employees will be able to do their best work and be able to meaningfully contribute to the sustainability of the environment and the communities in which we live.

WRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

16 September, 2025: SWCA Environmental Consultants Lead/Senior/Principal Biologist- San Luis Obispo, CA

Link to posting- please apply here

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead, Senior or Principal Biologist with experience in natural resource management and biological studies for our San Luis Obispo, CA office. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, business acumen, and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include project management, business development, natural resource planning, leading surveys, and staff coordination. An important aspect of the work will involve staff mentorship and technical review of reports.

This position is a regular, full-time, salaried position and can be worked in a hybrid or remote capacity. Pay rate will be competitive, based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).

We are considering candidates for the below levels:

  • Lead Biologist – Typically with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience and expertise
  • Senior Biologist – Typically with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and expertise
  • Principal Biologist – Typically with at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience and expertise

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.

What you will accomplish

Job responsibilities for Senior/Principal levels will involve leading more complicated, larger and potentially multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits.

  • Serve as project manager or technical lead on a variety of biological resource projects.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Take initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are addressed.
  • Coordinate and/or lead biological survey and reporting efforts, including jurisdictional waters permitting.
  • Work closely with SWCA’s other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company.
  • Work closely with a project team to develop innovative approaches to resource assessment that meet client needs and can withstand agency and public scrutiny.
  • Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Experience and qualifications for success

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field required, Master’s degree highly desired.
  • Minimum of 8 years of 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.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring technical excellence.
  • Experience in writing technical reports.
  • Ability to promote SWCAs services internally and externally.
  • The ideal candidate will also possess strong wildlife and/or plant identification skills; familiarity with the federal and state Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, state and federal jurisdictional waters permitting and strategy, and excellent writing skills required.
  • 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.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

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 need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this San Luis Obispo, CA-based position can expect a salary of $85,000 – $111,296/year for the Lead Biologist role, and $97,668 to $127,196/year for the Sr. Biologist role, and an annual salary of $111,000 to $145,367/year for the Principal Biologist role. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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 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.

16 September, 2025: SWCA Environmental Consultants Lead/Senior/Principal Biologist- Half Moon Bay, CA

Link to posting- please apply here

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead, Senior or Principal Biologist with experience in natural resource management and biological studies for our Half Moon Bay, CA office. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, business acumen, and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include project management, business development, natural resource planning, leading surveys, and staff coordination. An important aspect of the work will involve staff mentorship and technical review of reports.

This position is a regular, full-time, salaried position and can be worked in a hybrid or remote capacity. Pay rate will be competitive, based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).

We are considering candidates for the below levels:

  • Lead Biologist – Typically with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience and expertise
  • Senior Biologist – Typically with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and expertise
  • Principal Biologist – Typically with at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience and expertise

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.

What you will accomplish

Job responsibilities for Senior/Principal levels will involve leading more complicated, larger and potentially multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits.

  • Serve as project manager or technical lead on a variety of biological resource projects.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Take initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are addressed.
  • Coordinate and/or lead biological survey and reporting efforts, including jurisdictional waters permitting.
  • Work closely with SWCA’s other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company.
  • Work closely with a project team to develop innovative approaches to resource assessment that meet client needs and can withstand agency and public scrutiny.
  • Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Experience and qualifications for success

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field required, Master’s degree highly desired.
  • Minimum of 8 years of 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.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring technical excellence.
  • Experience in writing technical reports.
  • Ability to promote SWCAs services internally and externally.
  • The ideal candidate will also possess strong wildlife and/or plant identification skills; familiarity with the federal and state Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, state and federal jurisdictional waters permitting and strategy, and excellent writing skills required.
  • 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.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

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 need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Half Moon Bay, CA-based position can expect a salary of $97,344 to $127,196/year for the Lead Biologist role, and $111,621 to $145,367/year for the Sr. Biologist role, and an annual salary of $127,196 to $166,133/year for the Principal Biologist role. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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 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.

3 September, 2025: Data Manager, NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami, FL

The NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal Branch in Miami, FL, is looking to hire a data manager through our cooperative partnership with the University of Miami. This position will join our Passive Acoustic Ecology Program team.
 
We are seeking a full-time Research Associate II to provide data management and quality control. This role involves managing and migrating large acoustic recording data collections to the cloud and preparing metadata and summary outputs to support a national passive acoustic decision support tool for marine mammal management.
 
Candidates for this position should have:
* A Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences, computer science, data sciences, statistics, or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience with data management, data archiving, and database management, preferably in an academic or ocean science environment.
* The ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team.
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to plan daily duties.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete complex tasks.
 
Experience with cloud-based data storage platforms and computing technologies or troubleshooting and maintaining oceanographic equipment is a plus.
 
To apply, please visit the University of Miami job site  (www.miami.edu/careers) and search under Staff Positions for requisition R100090287 (Job Link).
 

10 August, 2025: Delta Independent Science Board Postdoctoral Scholar

The Delta Independent Science Board and California Sea Grant are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to support the Board’s ongoing activities. The postdoctoral scholar, employed by the University of California, San Diego, will work directly with the Delta ISB to achieve its goals and responsibilities of providing reviews of the science supporting adaptive management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California. The Board is currently conducting reviews on critical topics important to management, including contaminants monitoring, and decision-making under deep uncertainty.

The postdoctoral scholar will explore the science and syntheses conducted on the topics in the Delta and other regions and help identify and describe the latest scientific approaches and emerging issues.

Application review will begin on August 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

More information, including instructions on how to apply, can be found in the flyer linked below:

https://deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/isb/flyer/2025-07-22-isb-postdoctoral-recruitment-flyer.pdf

10 August, 2025: Field Biologist Positions (On-Call/As-Needed), MIG, Inc., Southern California (Riverside-Inland Empire)

Position Description

MIG, Inc. is an award-winning national firm specializing in planning, design, communications, management, science, and technology. We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives, and our shared vision is of a world where people, communities, and ecosystems thrive. For over 40 years, MIG has engaged the talents of top professionals who plan, design, and sustain communities that connect people to the environment and to each other. Our team members are passionate about their work and share a common desire to engage closely with our clients and the communities impacted by our work.

We are seeking experienced, versatile and motivated As-needed Field Biologists for on-call, project-based employment in Riverside County, California. This position supports numerous natural resource projects that address all aspects of a project life cycle including pre-construction habitat assessments, wildlife and plant surveys, construction monitoring, and post-construction effectiveness monitoring. Projects are located in the human-built environment (e.g., housing, transportation, parks, energy) as well as open space. Candidates with experience surveying special-status species covered under the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Coachella Habitat Conservation Plan are preferred. Individuals who possess aptitude for field work and project management skills will be considered for Full Time Employment, based on project needs.

Experience and Qualifications for Success – What We’d Like to See

A successful candidate can manage time and competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, there should be some combination of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field (an advanced degree is a plus but not required).
  • Relevant experience in environmental consulting, natural resource management, or a closely related field.
  • Field experience and professional skills associated with a specialty, such as jurisdictional waters/wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or regional special-status wildlife, plant species and sensitive natural communities.
  • Work experience that may include plant species identification using dichotomous keys; California wetland delineation; explaining state and federal regulatory permitting processes; aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species identification; habitat and impact assessment in California; construction monitoring/management; worker environmental awareness training, and other suitable work experience.
  • Reliable personal transportation and internet access to attend staff meetings at the office or other work locations. Although telecommuting is generally encouraged, we also value in-person meetings.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment or supplies (such as rodent traps, field gear, or other field equipment) across uneven terrain and install equipment above ground surfaces using a ladder.
  • Be professional and organized with exceptional attention to detail, including survey protocols and budgets.
  • Ability to safely conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and difficult weather conditions as necessary.
  • Excellent verbal communication and analytical and technical writing skills, including the ability to convey technical information to internal and external teams in a clear, concise manner.
  • Capabilities with office and field applications including the Microsoft Office Suite and field-based data collection apps such as ESRI Field Maps, Survey 123, Avenza, or Gaia. Ability to work with various file formats (e.g., KMZ, shapefile, PDF) to navigate and collect data.
  • Ability to work well with others to complete complex tasks, often pitching in on interdisciplinary planning projects, and be adaptable to self-manage and work independently.
  • Compensation: On-call, as needed employees are not eligible for benefits; however, they do accrue sick leave. The pay range is $50–100/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience; eligible for qualified overtime pay with supervisor approval. The number of work hours per week may fluctuate widely depending on the season, project status, and staff availability.
  • Reimbursement: Monthly telecommunication reimbursement of $35 available only during a month where work was conducted. Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle compensated at current GSA rate (2025 = 0.70/mile).

How to Apply

If you meet these requirements and are passionate about the environment and improving our communities, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume and cover letter with list of project types you’ve worked on to: careers@migcom.com  

MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and camaraderie. Please make no phone calls or email inquiries. These positions are open until they are filled.

29 July, 2025: Biological Monitoring Program Administrator, Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan

Description

The Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA), a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, is seeking to fill a Biological Monitoring Program Administrator position at our Riverside, California location. The Biological Monitoring Program is responsible for monitoring 146 Covered Species and associated habitats as outlined in the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The overall goals of the Biological Monitoring Program (BMP) are to collect data on the 146 Covered Species and associated vegetation communities over a 500,000-acre Conservation Area to assess the MSHCP’s effectiveness at meeting conservation objectives and to provide useful information to Reserve Managers in an adaptive management context. Visit the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) website at www.wrc-rca.org for links to MSHCP and Biological Monitoring Program documents, Covered Species, and reserves and reserve design.The Biological Monitoring Program Administrator for the BMP oversees and provides support for all staff including Biologist Supervisor, (1) Taxa Leads (4), Data Manager (1), GIS Analyst (1), Taxa Leads (4), and Field Biologists (7).   The position requires excellent writing, verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and adaptive management skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to manage teams, along with experience in preparing technical reports and proposals, managing budgets, and overseeing work scope items.

Key Responsibilities

The Biological Monitoring Program Administrator:

  • Coordinates with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) on behalf of the BMP.
  • Coordinates with multiple federal, state, and local agencies to implement a long-term monitoring program to track distributions and population trends of 146 Covered Species and associated habitats in a 500,000-acre reserve area.
  • Develops annual work plans and manages an approximately $2.2M annual budget, including all personnel and project equipment needs.
  • Is responsible for all operations of the BMP to follow OSHA safety regulations and SAWA safety policies.
  • Develops, supports, inspires, and guides the talented BMP team.
  • Reviews and edits multiple survey and summary reports for the RCA on an annual basis.
  • Provides monthly and quarterly status reports to the RCA.
  • Identifies contract needs, writes scopes of work, manages contracts.
  • Facilitates monthly reserve management/monitoring coordination meetings.
  • Attends and presents information at monthly RCA team meetings, SAWA team meetings and other agency meetings.
  • Gives requested presentations to RCA Board and other agencies.
  • Coordinates with Wildlife Agencies (California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) on survey methodology and monitoring activities.
  • Oversees annual distribution of BMP data and survey reports and works with the Data Manager to distribute other requested data as appropriate.
  • Provide support for Program staff in the development of survey protocols, training programs, and obtaining land access agreements.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a Master of Science or Ph.D. at an accredited college or university that included a major field of study in ecology, biology, botany, conservation biology, wildlife management, or other closely related fields.
  • Five years of experience with increasing supervisory responsibilities (e.g., managing staff, interviewing and hiring personnel, facilitating staff development).
  • Five years of experience using sampling and monitoring techniques for a wide variety of rare and sensitive species (including threatened and endangered species across plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate taxa).
  • Proven technical writing, editing and project management skills.
  • Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Professional Suite, Adobe Pro, and ArcGIS Pro

Desired Skills

  • Strong leadership and supervisory background and abilities. Ability to lead, direct and provide oversight of talented staff.
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, develop and maintain partnerships with agencies, landowners, and community members including people with a wide range of backgrounds and communication styles.
  • Self-directed, organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and coordinate workload
  • Highest level of professionalism when communicating (written or verbal) with both external and internal customers.
  • Familiarity with both simple and complex data analyses using a variety of statistical programs (e.g., R, Distance, Mark, Presence) is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the flora and fauna of Southern California.
  • Ability to work long days, occasional evening and over-night shifts, and under harsh environmental conditions (e.g., rough, uneven terrain, seasonally harsh weather conditions) is preferred, although field work is not a significant component of this position.

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D in wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field.

Supervision

The Biological Monitoring Program Administrator is a full-time exempt position that works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

Other Conditions of Employment

This position is funded by the Regional Conservation Authority (www.wrc-rca.org) and employed by the Santa Ana Watershed Association (www.sawatershed.org). This is an exempt, permanent full-time position (40 hours/week).

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, physical exam & drug test. Must obtain a California driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Will be required to complete, and must be willing to use, Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

Salary and Benefits

This is an exempt position, starting salary is dependent on qualifications up to $130k annually. Benefits include an S-125 medical plan with a $700 monthly stipend, a 6% employer contribution retirement plan, and paid leave after a 6-month probationary period. Local remote work flexibility may be available.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.  The first application review will begin by August 18.  Start date may be negotiable.  Please submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three professional references to:

Jennette El Morsy
Administrative Services Manager
Santa Ana Watershed Association
1835 Chicago Avenue, Suite C
Riverside, CA  92507
Office (951) 780-1012 Ext. 101
Fax (951) 780-5893
jennette@sawatershed.org 

Questions about the position may be directed to: Jennette El Morsy – jennette@sawatershed.org

8 July, 2025: Regulatory Biologist (Environmental), VESTRA Resources Inc., Redding, CA

Link to Post: https://vestra.applicantpro.com/jobs/3793267.html