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.)

22 November, 2024: GS-5  Biological Science Technician field positions, USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon CA

The USGS Western Ecological Research Center is hiring seasonal field positions for our giant gartersnake (federally threatened) and Temblor legless lizard (petitioned for endangered) projects!

Basic information:
| Announcement Number | 15-25-01 |
|Who May Apply | United States Citizens
| Position Title | Biological Science Technician / Field Assistant | Hiring Agency | DOI/USGS/WERC
| Open Period | 8 am PST 11/22/2024 – 4 PM PST 11/29/2024
| Series/Grade | GG-0404-05 |
| Salary | $ 23.60 per hour|
|Promotion Potential | Position does not have any further promotion potential; grade level is set at the grade announced. This type of position will only be hired at the step 1 level.

As a Biological Science Technician/Field Assistant with the U.S. Geological Survey, some of your specific duties will include:

Giant Gartersnake Project (hiring 4-5 positions):
• Checking modified aquatic minnow traps in agricultural areas and mitigated wetlands of the Sacramento Valley for the federally threatened  giant gartersnake.
• Technicians will handle and process snakes, including inserting a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag, marking a unique ID with a medical cautery unit, and taking morphometric measurements.
• Position will involve moderate physical activity, including kayaking and walking long distances in waders. There will be exposure to high heat (over 100 degrees F), stinging insects, thorny vegetation, and possible exposure to wildfire smoke.
• Housing will not be provided.
• Planned work from April to the end of August.

Legless Lizard & Giant Gartersnake Project (hiring 1-2 positions):
• The employee will check cover board arrays for Temblor legless lizards (Anniella alexanderae) and other reptiles in the southern Central Valley of California.
• This position will be on travel status for the entire duration of this project in Bakersfield, CA. There will be housing provided for lodging on travel and employees will receive a daily per diem for being in travel status.
• Planned work from January to the middle of April
• After the period of Legless Lizard work is over, there will be an opportunity to move onto the giant gartersnake project outlined above

Apply via e-mail / for more info contact:
Name: Jayde Preciado            
Email: werchr@usgs.gov                           
Phone#: 279-202-7340

Fax#: 916-278-9475

For Specific Project Questions please contact Anna Jordan (ajordan@usgs.gov)

How to Apply
 
An email with your correctly formatted resume with cover letter, and full unofficial transcripts must be emailed to werchr@usgs.gov after 8 am PST on opening day, and before 4 pm PST on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application, you will not be considered for this position.  Requests for extensions will not be granted.
• Please list the WERC announcement number 15-25-01 on your application
• Please include a cover letter indicating which project (Giant Gartersnake, Legless Lizard or Legless Lizard & Giant Gartersnake) you are interested in being considered for. If you are interested in multiple projects, please rank them in your order of preference.
• Please list on your resume the number of hours worked per week, in addition to the exact start and end dates (Month, Day, Year) for each position listed, including volunteer work
o If you fail to note hours per week, or if you fail to note the day of the month per position, this could significantly reduce your listed experience, and could disqualify you.
 

Application period will be open from from 8 am PST 11/22/2024 through 4 PM PST 11/29/2024, any application received before or after this time period will not be rated.

Qualifications:
To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90 semester/135 quarter hours) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.

 
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22 November, 2024: Biological Science Technician (Amphibians), USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon, CA

Amphibian Technician

22 November, 2024: Environmental Planner, Karuk Tribe, Orleans, CA

Title: Environmental Planner (Administrator)
Reports to: Deputy Director of Natural Resources, or Designee
Supervises: Coordinators, Specialists, Natural Resources Technicians, and volunteers as assigned
Location: Department of Natural Resources, Orleans, CA
Salary: $65,811 – $81,952 /yr., Depending on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Regular
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
 
All Positions have Closing Dates unless Otherwise Specified. No Applications will be Accepted beyond the Closing Date under any Circumstances.
The Employment Application must specify which position it is for as no Application will be accepted for “Any” Position.
 
To Apply please submit your Completed Application and Resume to:
Attn: HR Department; Karuk Tribe; 64236 Second Avenue, PO BOX 1016, Happy Camp, CA 96039
Karuk Tribe Human Resources Department
Phone: (530) 493-1600 Ext. 2038 or 2043
Fax: (855) 437-7888
 

22 November, 2024: Vegetation Monitoring Seasonal Positions, Lassen Volcanic NP, Whiskeytown NRA

Vegetation monitoring seasonal positions (GS 5-7)
Application Period: 11/18 – 12/02 (or until 350 applicants)
Application Website: https://www.USAjobs.gov
Announcement numbers: PW-1548-SR-25-12597736-DE; PW-1548-SR-25-12597557-DE

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22 November, 2024: Wildlife Ecologists, Managerial Level, H.T. Harvey & Associates, SF Bay Area

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22 November, 2024: Wildlife Ecologists, Staff Level, H.T. Harvey & Associates, SF Bay Area

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22 November, 2024: Wildlife Ecologists, Staff and Managerial Levels, H.T. Harvey & Associates, San Joaquin Valley

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18 November, 2024: Nevada Project/Program Manager Position, Trout Unlimited, Elko/Winnemucca Nevada

Trout Unlimited is pleased to share that we are seeking a new Nevada Project Manager or Nevada Program Manager. We hope you will help us spread the word! This position will be based in Elko, Winnemucca, or a nearby community, with consideration also given to candidates in Reno or the surrounding area who are willing to travel frequently. This position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly capable person with diverse skills to advance TU’s conservation efforts in Nevada. The ideal Project or Program Manager is action and solution-oriented; works easily with diverse stakeholders and personalities; is optimistic and sees opportunity in challenging situations; responds with initiative to locally driven needs and opportunities; and, importantly, is enthusiastic about building a robust, multi-faceted, science-driven conservation program in Nevada.

Key Requirements:

  • Project Manager candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills, follow-through, and experience in areas such as river restoration, groundwater, hydrology, aquatic ecology and fisheries, working agriculture, and/or AML reclamation.
  • Program Manager candidates must excel at balancing a project portfolio with program responsibilities, including leading efforts in fundraising, budget management, community engagement, science, policy, and advocacy.

The full job description is available here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2863574/Trout-Unlimited-Inc/Nevada-Project-Manager-or-Program-Manager

Please contact Jason Willis (Jason.Willis@tu.org) or Emily Olsen (emily.olsen@tu.org) if you have specific questions about the role or application process. We will begin reviewing applications the week of December 10th. We look forward to finding the right individual to help drive our shared priorities in collaboration with all of you!

18 November, 2024: Staff Biologist, (Energy Commission Specialist II), California Energy Commission

Salary: $7,367.00 – $9,422.00 per Month per month plus state pension plan

Job Description and Duties:

The California Energy Commission is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Biologist to join the Biological Resources Unit within the Siting and Environmental Protection Division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the conservation of biological and natural resources while supporting California’s energy development goals.

Under the general direction of the Biological Resources Unit Supervisor, the Staff Biologist will play a pivotal role in conducting advanced technical analyses for some of the most complex and environmentally sensitive energy facility projects and planning studies. In this capacity, you will serve as a subject matter expert, providing expert guidance and solutions to intricate and often controversial issues surrounding biological resources.

Key responsibilities include independently leading the evaluation of biological impacts for high-priority energy projects, identifying mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The Staff Biologist will also contribute to the development of innovative approaches to resource conservation, working on projects that have significant environmental and policy implications.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the conservation of California’s natural resources while shaping the future of energy development in the state.

***To be considered, all applicants must officially apply through the CalCareers portal here: CalCareers

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge and experience working with federal and state laws adopted for the protection of natural resources, including CEQA, the U.S. Endangered Species Act, U.S. Clean Water Act, and the California Endangered Species Act.
  • Experience collaborating with federal and state agencies (including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the State Water Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards) in evaluating potential impacts to natural resources and developing mitigation strategies to eliminate or reduce those impacts.
  • Experience conducting biological resources surveys and field studies.
  • Experience conducting project compliance inspections to confirm adherence to permit conditions and assuring compliance with adopted project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting requirements pursuant to CEQA.

Additional Information:

  • Remote position-California based. Accepted candidates must reside in CA
  • Please contact Bradley.Cornelius@energy.ca.gov for assistance
  • Last date to apply: 12/8/2024

18 November, 2024: Senior Resource Management Specialist, Wildlife Program, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Annual Pay Range: $131,877-$164,708 plus full benefits including CalPERS pension

Open Until Filled. First application review: Monday, December 2, 2024

(Application window may close after Monday, December 2, 2024 without advanced notice.  Apply early!)

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space?  Are you a motivated and experienced resource management professional?  If so, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Resource Management Specialist to lead the wildlife program in the Natural Resources Department.  This position will oversee program staff to assess biological resources and natural habitats to identify sensitive resources and make management recommendations to improve and restore habitat and/or to avoid and minimize impacts as well as to address human wildlife conflict, implement wildlife and habitat management projects and provide regulatory permitting oversight.  The anticipated start date for this position is in late-January 2025. 

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position:  The incumbent will be a part of a cohesive team of 15 in the Natural Resources Department, which is part of the Visitor and Field Services service line. The Wildlife Program is comprised of four fulltime program staff, including this position, and an intern. Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, and who value working in an environment focused on inclusivity, diversity, and equity. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on Midpen’s website. 

The position is a working supervisor meaning that time is divided between program administration, oversight, and staff development while also managing and advancing District projects. Strong supervisory and project management skills are required, as well as an ability to shift seamlessly between program and personnel management. This position works not only within the Natural Resources Department but is often a liaison with other departments and external agencies to advance larger District programs and projects. Wildlife program staff currently specialize in different subject matter expertise, but cross training is provided and providing back up to one another in differing area is expected. The supervisor manages and assigns program staff to oversee and assist with different projects primarily based on their areas of expertise, but also based on available staffing. The wildlife program covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: permit administration, wildlife conflict management, special status species monitoring and research.   

The Ideal Candidate: 

  • Possesses a broad breadth of understanding of wildlife management for wide ranging taxa from large megafauna to micro invertebrates
  • Experience in negotiating and securing permits (ideally programmatic permits) from regulatory agencies primarily California Department of Fish and Wildlife and US Fish and Wildlife Service but may include US Army Corps of Engineers or Regional Water Quality Control Board.
  • Experience overseeing sensitive status species monitoring, reporting and recovery efforts
  • Supervisory experience for multiple staff and consultant biologists, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and grow junior staff
  • Is a creative thinker, problem solver and able to juggle competing priorities
  • Strong background in project management, from developing project scopes, schedules and budgets to consultant and contract oversight
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to deliver capital projects while avoiding and minimizing impacts to sensitive natural resources
  • Assists staff in designing projects to reduce the need for mitigation, understands mitigation monitoring and reporting, and works creatively to secure mitigation when needed
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies, environmental advocacy groups, scientists and researchers, as well as other staff, boards, volunteers, vendors and the general public
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Report writing skills

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

  • Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
  • You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone

Work Environment:  This position will report to Midpen’s Administrative Office in Los Altos, CA.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position following successful onboarding. A minimum of three days in the office is required per week.  In addition to working in an office setting to complete project tasks and at various venues across the San Francisco Peninsula to present information at public meetings, the Senior Resource

Management Specialist may sometimes work in the field and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. 

Field Work: Fieldwork is integral to this position and dependent on the season and current projects.  Fieldwork will require driving District vehicles in remote areas on dirt roads, working in all weather conditions, and hiking through steep terrain and wildland areas. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

Education and Experience:  

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental design, natural resource management, ecology, biology, or a related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in natural resource management preferably in parks, open space, or related field, including at least three (3) years of experience supervising staff, consultants, or contractors. A Master’s Degree is desirable. Professional work experience with parks and open space is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

How to Apply: apply online at CalOpps.org.

(To avoid missing email communication regarding your status in this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders)

 First Application Review is Monday, December 2, 2024.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

  1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position. 

Interview Schedule (we are unable to accommodate individual schedules):  

First Interview (virtual):  Monday, December 9, 2024 

Written Exercise (virtual): Thursday, December 12, 2024

Final Interview (in person): Monday, December 16, 2024 

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region. 

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org. Put your passion for Open Space to work!

14 November, 2024: Senior Fish And Wildlife Biologist , USFWS, Sacramento, CA

USFWS – San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office

Location: Sacramento, California

GS-11/12; Salary $80,217 – $124,988 per year

USAJOBS Announcement

Duties:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in conservation working on challenging, large Federal water operations projects in the San Francisco Bay-Delta. The ideal individual will have the opportunity to work with interagency teams and partners to evaluate and assist in the negotiation and implementation of conservation measures to provide regulatory protections and compliance for listed pelagic estuarine fishes, reptiles, plants, birds, and mammals. Strong writing and organizational skills are important. This position will be responsible for: 

  • Reviewing and evaluating federal conveyance/delivery projects to identify potential impacts to listed estuarine fishes and other species. 
  • Identify avoidance, minimization, enhancement, and mitigation measures in collaboration with the applicant, FWS biologists, and other internal and external organizations. 
  • Conduct consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, with other Federal agencies and designated non-Federal representatives. This includes drafting Biological Opinions, concurrence letters, and technical assistance correspondence. 
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure support of species recovery objectives.

For more information about this position, please email Jana_Affonso@fws.gov

About BDFWO:  The San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office is a collaborative and inclusive workplace with staff dedicated to the conservation of species and habitat within the Bay Area, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and their tributaries, and the Central Valley of California.  We work closely with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders on complex issues while achieving our conservation mission. The office is located at 650 Capitol Mall, in the heart of downtown Sacramento and within a few blocks of the Capitol, Golden1 Center, Downtown Commons, Old Sacramento, the Sacramento River and many other areas of interest.

About the Sacramento-area: Sacramento is the Capitol of California, offers a wide range of housing options within reasonable commuting distances of the office, and has a mediterranean climate.  Sacramento offers all the amenities of a large city (theatres, sports teams, museums, public transportation, and shopping) combined with lots of green space for hiking, birding, biking, and boating.  One of the great things about Sacramento is that within a 1-4 hour drive, you can visit internationally known iconic places: San Francisco, Gold Rush era historic landmarks, Lake Tahoe, Wine Country (Napa/Sonoma), and Yosemite National Park (among many others). 

Tips for Applicants:

  • Resume must include hours per week
  • GS-09 and GS-11 experience needs to be separated on your resume
  • Check transcripts for required info outlined in the announcement before submitting
  • For federal positions listed on resume, include series and grade for each position held

14 November, 2024: GS-4/5 and GS-6/7 Biological Science Technician (Aquatics) positions, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks temporary GS-4/5 and GS-6/7 Biological Science Technician (Aquatics) positions open Thursday, November 14

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) are seeking several full-time, temporary aquatic technicians for the 2025 summer field season. There are two separate announcements for these positions: one announcement for GS-4/GS-5 positions; and the other for GS-6/GS-7 positions.  

Mountain yellow-legged frog technician (4 GS-4, 4 GS-5, 1 GS-6/7): Technicians will restore high elevation lake and stream ecosystems in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to benefit native species, including endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa and Rana sierrae). The GS-04 and GS-05 positions will be stationed in Kings Canyon National Park with projected start dates of early- to mid-June. The GS-6 and/or GS-7 positions will be stationed at Sequoia National Park with projected start dates of late-April to late-May. 

  • GS-4 level: Duties are removing nonnative fish from lakes using gill nets and from streams using backpack electrofishers; setting, cleaning and repairing gill nets; conducting visual encounter surveys for fish, amphibians, and reptiles; collecting field data; following detailed protocols; recording environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation; providing an overview of the project to park visitors, and occasional assistance with research projects. 
  • GS-5 level: Additionally, interacting with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues; discussing scientific information with peers and public; and training other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers. 
  • GS-6 level: Additionally, as an assistant crew lead, managing logistics in preparation for summer fieldwork; providing orientation, training and mentoring for summer field crews; overseeing and conducting summer field operations; manipulating aquatic datasets; providing logistic and field support to scientific research studies; conducting electronic entry, quality assurance/quality control and summary reporting of field data, and organizing and maintaining field equipment and supplies. 
  • GS-7 level: Additionally, as assistant crew lead, compiling drafts of Sierra Nevada aquatic wildlife information for data collection spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence; recording, managing, summarizing, and representing data collected from aquatic wildlife projects using computer programs; and presenting scientific and aquatic wildlife data effectively using charts, graphs, and maps. 

Northwestern pond turtle technician (1 GS-4, 1 GS-5): Technicians will survey pond turtles using multiple methods. The GS-4 and GS-5 positions will be stationed in Sequoia National Park with projected start date of early-May to June.

  • GS-4 level: Duties are surveying streams for aquatic species via snorkeling; capturing turtles by hand or with traps; radio transmitter attachment and genetic sample collection; radio telemetry; habitat measurements; following detailed protocols; recording environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation; providing an overview of the project to park visitors, and occasional assistance with research projects. 
  • GS-5 level: Additionally, interacting with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues; discussing scientific information with peers and public; and training other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers. 

Requirements common to all positions: Technicians working on projects located in the wilderness must have strong backpacking and wilderness camping skills, the ability to hike safely across challenging on- and off-trail terrain and be comfortable in remote wilderness setting with limited human contact. Technicians must have experience in conducting amphibian, reptile, fisheries, or other wildlife surveys, and a strong commitment to conducting ecological restoration. Technicians must be able to work well in a small crew, be detail oriented, and able to work in cold or hot, wet, windy, buggy, and stormy conditions. 

Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at the following job announcement numbers: 

PW-1548-SR-25-12592518-DE for the GS-4 and GS-5 positions: 

USAJOBS – Biological Science Technician, GS-4/5, SEKI

PW-1548-SR-25-12592528-DE for the GS-6 and GS-7 positions:   

USAJOBS – Biological Science Technician, GS-6/7, SEKI

Both announcements open on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and will close on the day when application caps have been reached. To receive consideration, complete application packages should be submitted expediently. If a cap is not reached, that announcement will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on November 20, 2024.  

For additional information about the positions, please contact the SEKI Aquatic Ecosystems program by e-mailing Kristie Stein at kristie_stein@nps.gov.

14 November, 2024: Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, EMC Planning Group Inc., Monterey, CA

Located in Monterey, EMC Planning Group Inc. has provided award-winning land use planning, design, land use entitlement, resource assessment, and environmental services to both public and private clients for over 46 years. A detailed description of the services we provide, our company culture, and sample projects can be found at our website: www.emcplanning.com. 

We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior level Biologist to provide consulting services on a wide variety of projects throughout coastal and central California. Duties will include general biological field surveys, focused surveys/habitat assessments for special-status wildlife species, jurisdictional wetland and waterway delineation, regulatory agency coordination/permitting/ compliance support, preparation of resource technical reports and CEQA/NEPA biological resource impact analyses.

Qualifications for the position include a B.S. or B.A. in biology, ecology, natural sciences, or another relevant field; a Master’s degree is preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience as a biological consultant in California. CEQA/NEPA compliance experience is required. Local plant and wildlife identification and classification skills required. Mitigation site planning, restoration planning, wetland delineation certification, permitting, and monitoring experience are a plus.

We are looking for a biologist with clear and concise technical writing competency, proven project management and budget tracking abilities, strong proposal preparation/client interaction and marketing skills, regulatory agency permitting knowledge, and field experience with plant and/or wildlife species found in coastal and central California. The ideal candidate will possess patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm; have advanced computer skills, habitat mapping and GPS data collection skills, and private biological consulting experience. We are looking for a team player with a professional attitude and cooperative communication style. 

For consideration, please email your resume to robinson@emcplanning.com. 

Position and salary DOE. Position is available immediately in Monterey, California.

Salary Ranges:

Associate Biologist $70,000 – $110,000

Senior Biologist $80,000 – $120,000

14 November, 2024: Botanist/Ecologist, Ironwood Consulting

 We are looking for botanists to provide technical botanical and ecological resource support for our projects. The job involves primarily field duties, including field surveys and assisting field leads with project coordination. This job involves working independently on small projects and collecting data within a team on larger projects. The job will support project needs and field efforts responding to project management and client needs throughout California and Nevada. The successful candidates will travel throughout the Southwest (primarily southern California and Nevada) to complete fieldwork for various projects requiring botanical knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, with a chance of other smaller duties assigned:

Assists with oversight, and performs botanical resource studies, data processes and reporting by performing the following:

  • Focused surveys for special status species inventories
  • Perform biological resource studies, data processes, and reporting, if required
  • Assist with data and literature searches when needed
  • Assist with reconnaissance level surveys and habitat assessments for special status species
  • Assist with vegetation mapping, if required
  • Assist with data analysis and impact calculations, if required
  • Implement project-specific data input processes
  • Learn and maintain up to date knowledge of natural resource management protocols and best practices
  • Assess work sites for compliance with resource agency permits, when needed
  • Maintain professional relationships at the field level
  • Provide accurate documentation and data collection, when required

Provides support to Senior Project Managers by performing the following:

  • Learn and maintain up to date knowledge of regulations, requirements, and best practices
  • Collect data that would aid in the consultation of botanical/ecological related matters or compliance matters

Preferred Qualifications

  • A background in biological resources and experience with wildlife and botanical resources.
  • Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies, including digital data collection methods, for largescale biological resource inventories.
  • Candidate should be able to identify common plant and wildlife species.
  • Knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA and relevant experience with a variety of project types including conservation & research, development, water and other utilities, renewable energy, transportation, and defense.

Education and/or Experience

  • Minimally bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in the field of Biology, Botany, Ecology, or Environmental Science; and minimally 2 years + related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

  • ArcGIS Design software
  • iForms, Field Maps, Survey123 applications
  • MS Excel spreadsheet and MS Word software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Scientific Collecting Permit where applicable

Other Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and writing skills are required.
  • Candidate should be detailed-oriented, self-motivated, work well as part of a team and independently, and have a strong work ethic.

Physical Demands

  • Candidate should be able to work long days in rugged terrain and potentially in inclement weather in locations away from common necessities.
  • Candidate should be able to hike on foot in rough, outdoor terrain.

Job Types: Temporary, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $55.00 per hour

Please send a cover letter and resume to Ana de Luna at adeluna@ironwoodbio.com

 Ironwood believes that diversity in our teams enables diversity in perspective and approach to solving problems, both big and small. Ironwood is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce so we can solve the problems faced in protecting the diversity in our wildlife. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical and mental ability to consider a position at Ironwood. Come help us protect our planet.

12 November, 2024: Land Steward Technician, Westervelt Ecological Services, Sacramento, CA

Westervelt Ecological Services is a leader in creating mitigation and conservation banks. We provide environmental mitigation and habitat planning services to landowners, businesses, government agencies, and land trusts. Our team excels in wetland and endangered species mitigation, establishing a nationwide habitat mitigation company.

We are seeking an experienced Land Stewardship Technician to join our team in Sacramento, CA. 

The Land Management Department is responsible for maintaining 14,000 acres of natural landscapes, including vernal pool grasslands, managed marshes, floodplain restoration, and riparian restoration projects owned by Westervelt Ecological Services.

The Land Stewardship Technician will conduct land and habitat management activities, maintaining WES’ habitat preserves and appurtenances within the Western Region. 

The base salary range for this position is $67,000 – $100,500.  Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To view full job posting and apply, visit our website: https://westervelt.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/393?c=westervelt

 

5 November, 2024:  Resource Management Specialist, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

About The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is a public agency supported by local property taxes. Its purpose is to acquire scenic and unique open space lands for public use and enjoyment. MPRPD boundaries include the cities of Marina, Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and the unincorporated areas of the former Fort Ord, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Big Sur. MPRPD represents 130,000 residents and manages or helped to protect nearly 14,000 acres.

Job Overview

As a core member of MPRPD’s growing Planning & Conservation Division, the Resource Management Specialist reports directly to the Planning & Conservation Program Manager and performs a wide range of activities including coordination of design and implementation of capital improvement projects, natural resource preservation, protection, and restoration projects, and preparation of land use and management plans for new and existing parks and preserves in support of MPRPD’s mission. The Resource Management Specialist is a fully experienced position, expected to perform the full range of assigned professional and technical resource management work. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

Resource Stewardship Project Management

  • Develops and implements integrated resource management projects, programs, plans, and policies in accordance with established MPRPD policy, plans, applicable regulatory and grant requirements, best management practices, and in coordination with MPRPD staff.
  • Develops or assists with development and implementation of fire/fuel reduction, invasive plant management, environmental restoration, and enhancement projects, and associated capital improvements on properties owned or leased and managed by MPRPD.
  • Oversees or assists with oversight of MPRPD’s conservation grazing programs, monitors pasture and resource conditions, and works collaboratively with grazing lessee to adaptively manage livestock grazing to meet resource management goals in accordance with lease terms.
  • Prepares or assists with preparation of regulatory permit applications, conducts environmental assessments, and prepares necessary documentation to ensure compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental regulations.

Research, Planning, and Program Development

  • Performs research, provides analysis, collects data, conducts field and resource assessments, and makes recommendations related to culture and natural resources, passive and active recreation, and capital improvement projects.
  • Conducts or oversees resource inventories and assessments to identify and prioritize cultural and natural resource stewardship and enhancement activities on MPRPD properties.
  • Prepares or assists with preparation of property, cultural, and natural resource management plans, baseline documentation and annual monitoring reports, and compliance reports.
  • Prepares budgets for MPRPD’s resource management efforts and researches, pursues, and secures grant or partner funding opportunities for projects and programs. 
  • Collect, manage, and display GIS data; use of ESRI applications including ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online is strongly desired.

Coordination, Communication, and Collaboration

  • Works closely with partner agencies and organizations to develop land management 
    agreements, programmatic permits, and other strategies to streamline and enhance MPRPD’s stewardship activities.
  • Serves as liaison with resource management agencies and organizations and participates in public meetings regarding resource management issues.
  • Works collaboratively with all MPRPD Divisions, concessionaires, and partnering organizations to identify, develop, and implement means that support, enhance, and advance new or continued provision of environmental and cultural education programs, passive and active recreational use, and special and seasonal events.
  • Participates in a variety of public meetings; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding resource management issues.
  • Prepares and presents staff reports and presentations to MPRPD’s Board of Directors, and various other committees and advisory boards as directed.
  • Prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings and meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess any combination of the education, training, and work experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Typical qualifying education and experience might 
include:

  • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in natural resource management, environmental resources, biological sciences, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning and implementing natural resource management programs and projects. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
  • Possession of and the ability to maintain a Class C California driver license is required.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain a First Aid/AED/CPR certification.
  • Prior public sector work and Possession of FAA Part 107 Certificate is desirable.

Application Instructions

More details on the position and application instructions can be found here: Employment Opportunities – Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

5 November, 2024:  Wildlife Biologist, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

About The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is a public agency supported by local property taxes. Its purpose is to acquire scenic and unique open space lands for public use and enjoyment. MPRPD boundaries include the cities of Marina, Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and the unincorporated areas of the former Fort Ord, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Big Sur. MPRPD represents 130,000 residents and manages or helped to protect nearly 14,000 acres.

Job Overview

As a core member of MPRPD’s growing Planning & Conservation Division, the Wildlife Biologist reports directly to the Planning & Conservation Program Manager and performs  a wide range of wildlife monitoring, reporting, and management activities necessary to protect and enhance wildlife populations and their habitats on MPRPD managed lands, in support of delivering MPRPD’s mission. The Wildlife Biologist is a fully experienced position, expected to perform the full range of assigned professional and technical wildlife management and monitoring work. Examples of  duties include, but are not limited to:

Flora and Fauna Monitoring, Management, and Reporting

  • Survey, identify, and handle local common and rare plants and wildlife species of the Monterey Peninsula.
  • Conduct baseline environmental surveys; monitor resource conditions and conduct biological monitoring for MPRPD projects and operations in accordance with established MPRPD policy, 
    plans, applicable regulatory and grant requirements, best management practices, and in coordination with MPRPD staff.
  • Assess the status of wildlife and ecological resources through field observations, monitor changes in conditions, determine causes, and develop recommendations as necessary.
  • Identify, interpret, and respond to wildlife and ecological issues and concerns to the general public, MPRPD staff, boards, and commissions.
  • Collect, manage, and display GIS data; use of ESRI applications including ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online is strongly desired.

Research, Planning, and Program Development

  • Prepare wildlife monitoring reports, management plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate long-range strategic planning for natural resource, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems, and other sensitive ecosystem programs.
  • Design, implement, publish, and communicate results of field research projects for scientific and general audiences.
  • Read, interpret, apply, and explain technical written material for complex Federal, State, local, and MPRPD policies and procedures, laws, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Prepares budgets for MPRPD’s flora and fauna management efforts and researches, pursues, and secures grant or partner funding opportunities for projects and programs.

Coordination, Communication, and Collaboration

  • Works closely with partner agencies and organizations to develop land management agreements, programmatic permits, and other strategies to streamline and enhance MPRPD’s stewardship activities.
  • Serves as liaison with wildlife agencies and organizations and participates in public meetings regarding resource management issues.
  • Works collaboratively with all MPRPD Divisions, concessionaires, and partnering organizations to identify, develop, and implement means that support, enhance, and advance new or continued provision of environmental and cultural education programs, passive and active recreational use, and special and seasonal public events.
  • Participates in a variety of public meetings; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding resource management issues.
  • Prepares and presents staff reports and presentations to MPRPD’s Board of Directors, and various other committees and advisory boards as directed.
  • Prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings and meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess any combination of the education, training, and work experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Typical qualifying education and experience shall 
include:

  • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology or zoology.
  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing complex biological surveys and research work and projects. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
  • Possession of, or ability to maintain, USFWS and CDFW research and handling permits for protected flora and fauna that occur on MPRPD properties.
  • Possession of and the ability to maintain a Class C California driver license is required.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain a First Aid/AED/CPR certification.

Application Instructions

More details on the position and application instructions can be found here: Employment Opportunities – Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

31 October, 2024:  Postdoctoral Position – Applied Quantitative Ecology, San Diego State University

The Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management (IEMM) at San Diego State University is hiring a postdoctoral research associate in applied quantitative ecology under the direction of Drs. Megan Jennings and Rebecca Lewison. The postdoc will lead ongoing and new research across multiple projects working collaboratively with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, land management agencies, and other partner organizations to provide science in service of conservation and management for species of conservation concern and critical habitats in California.

Role:

  • Contribute to research on wildlife population trends, dynamics, connectivity, abundance estimation, and habitat use in collaboration with public agencies and resource managers.
  • Conduct spatial and statistical modeling, including movement and connectivity analyses, and occupancy, sightability, and/or mark/recapture modeling and related analyses.
  • Propose, develop, and complete independent analyses to contribute to the research portfolio of relevant projects.
  • Work in a team of researchers, sharing ideas and contributing expertise in a collegial and supportive setting.
  • Participate in project and research meetings with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Contribute to and lead development of scientific manuscripts.

 Qualifications:

A PhD in ecology, applied conservation science or related fields is required. Candidates must demonstrate scholarship, leadership and have at least 5 years of experience conducting ecological research. Experience in interdisciplinary and innovative, integrated research approaches is a plus. Candidates should be able to work both independently and in a collaborative setting. We are excited to welcome candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing capacity, and a growing publication record.

Appointment: Appointments will be for two years starting in January 2025. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to California. Starting salary is approximately $66,560 a year plus benefits (DOE).

To apply: Submit the following application materials to mjennings@sdsu.edu with “IEMM Quantitative Postdoc Position” in the email subject heading.

1)    A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, how you match the qualifications, and how the position aligns with your future goals.

2)    Your CV

3)    Names and contact info for 3 references

Application review will commence on November 12 and may continue through early December. San Diego State University is an equal opportunity employer.

31 October, 2024:  Forest Program Administrator, Yale School of the Environment

Join The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment as a Forest Program Administrator. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented administrator to coordinate and develop budgets, oversee event management, and administer day-to-day operations. The position is split between 1) The Forest School and our integrated events hub, the Yale Forest Forum and 2) The Forests Dialogue, a program at the School providing a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform for international leaders in the forest sector.

The School is celebrating its 125th anniversary of conserving and managing forests, and the Forest Program Administrator will play an integral role in supporting our education and leadership on forestry worldwide.

*Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Link to Application

 

31 October, 2024:  Wildlife Biologist / Senior Wildlife Biologist, Nomad Ecology

ABOUT NOMAD ECOLOGY, LLC

Nomad Ecology, LLC is a small environmental consulting firm in Martinez, California that specializes in natural resource studies, biological resource documentation, restoration, and Geographic Information System services. Our business focuses on two general areas: utility and public infrastructure projects (water, power, gas, bridges, roadways, etc.) and resource management and inventory for local park districts, land trusts, and habitat conservancies. Our clients and projects are focused within the 9-county Bay Area, although we do occasionally travel beyond the Bay Area for projects. 

Nomad provides biological resources expertise from the beginning phases of project design, helps clients minimize impacts to biological resources, assists clients with obtaining permits from relevant agencies, provides biological monitoring throughout project construction, completes restoration design and implementation after project construction, and conducts long-term monitoring to comply with permit conditions. For nearly 20 years we have provided services for compliance with applicable State and federal environmental regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal and State Endangered Species Acts, and the Clean Water Act, among others. 

The natural resource related services offered by Nomad support the objectives of privately owned companies, public agencies, and municipalities. Our services are also well suited in the non-profit world by enriching the knowledge of land and resource managers, park agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in the facilitation of meaningful stewardship-driven land management. Our approach integrates biological expertise, professional integrity, and advanced technology, allowing us to produce quality products on time and within budget, and cultivate long-term relationships with our clients, business partners, and regulatory agencies. During our history we have developed long-term relationships with many of our clients and have a solid reputation around the Bay Area for our expertise in the disciplines of professional wildlife biology and botany. 

Nomad prides itself on being a “development neutral” firm focused on public utilities and public works sectors as well as natural resource management arenas. Nomad does not pursue large-scale development projects (e.g. housing or commercial development).

JOB SUMMARY

Nomad Ecology is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to assist with the firm’s wildlife related work. As a part of Nomad Ecology, the Wildlife Biologist must be dedicated to an understanding and appreciation of California’s wildlife and promote the use of sound science and current technologies available to wildlife professionals. The work will be both office-based and in the field throughout various locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. It requires an individual who is organized, collaborative, and is enthusiastic about California’s biological resources.

Field work demands that the individual be comfortable working as a team and independently in outdoor, often remote, locations. A working knowledge of the Bay Area’s wildlife species is essential, including the ability to identify birds and nesting behavior. The ideal candidate will have survey and monitoring experience with a wide range of the Bay Area’s federally and state-listed species and be able to be approved by regulatory agencies to conduct surveys and construction monitoring for these species. Listed species handling experience, 10(a)1(A) permits, CDFW Memoranda of Understanding, and Scientific Collecting Permits are a plus. The wildlife biologist should be willing to perform a variety of tasks on a wide range of projects.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Manage Projects (Senior-Level Candidates only)

  • Assist in project scoping and budgeting for new projects, grant proposals, and Requests for Proposals.
  • In coordination with Nomad principals, develop schedules and timelines for new and current projects.
  • Work with Nomad principals and staff to plan seasonal fieldwork, schedule staffing, and otherwise coordinate field work.
  • Coordinate with Nomad’s clients, principals and staff to ensure tasks are completed and contractual obligations are met.
  • Writing and reviewing biological resources documents.

 Field Work

  • Conduct reconnaissance-level and protocol-level surveys in support of biological resources documents/products.
    • Conduct habitat assessments and field reconnaissance surveys to determine the potential for listed species and their habitats to be impacted by projects
    • Conduct nesting bird surveys in support of the MBTA o Perform focused and protocol-level surveys for target wildlife species, e.g. burrowing owl, bats, western pond turtle, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Swainson’s hawk, etc. o Set up and maintain camera stations, conduct water quality and depth measurements, and other miscellaneous field tasks, as needed. 
  • Conduct construction monitoring and restoration/mitigation monitoring. o Perform pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and special-status wildlife species (e.g. Alameda whipsnake, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, burrowing owl, San Francisco garter snake, giant garter snake, vernal pool branchiopods, American badger, San Joaquin kit fox, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, Swainson’s hawk, golden eagle, Ridgway’s rail, salt marsh harvest house, California least tern, western snowy plover) prior to the commencement of project activities
    • Coordinate and communicate effectively with on-site contractors and Nomad principals/senior staff to ensure projects remain in compliance with permit conditions during construction monitoring
    • Assist with restoration projects which may include seeding, planting container plants, or data collection

Report and Other Document Preparation

  • Assist writing biological resource documents and preparing tables, appendices, etc. for baseline resource inventories and management plans, and CEQA and NEPA related biological resources documents.
  • Provide data entry support for wildlife survey, habitat assessment, water quality, and botanical field data
  • Assist in GIS map production in support of wildlife resource documents and produce tables documenting special-status wildlife species’ potential to occur
  • Prepare daily or weekly monitoring reports for construction and restoration monitoring projects

REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Studies or related field with at least 3 years (or 8 years for senior wildlife biologist candidates) of experience as a biologist in California. Master’s degree preferred. Broad knowledge of the wildlife of California with strong competency in field identification.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. I
  • Strong computer literacy and data entry/analysis proficiency (i.e., Word, Excel, Google Earth, GIS (preferred), and statistical programs, among others).
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of the Nomad team; demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and exercise mature judgment.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Work may require travel throughout the Bay Area, and occasionally beyond (travel expenses are reimbursed).
  • Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or adhere to agency endorsed survey protocols, but this would be highly unusual. Nomad prioritizes our employees’ weekends and work / life balance.
  • Possess valid California driver’s license.
  • Access to a motor vehicle for work-related travel. 4WD or AWD vehicle capable of travel on dirt roads and other light off-pavement conditions is a plus.
  • Ability to hike on rugged terrain and through thick vegetation.
  • Ability to conduct surveys in moving water and deep ponds.
  • Ability to work outdoors at night and in inclement weather.
  • Ability to lift, carry/move small boxes, field equipment, and supplies up to 50 lbs.

STATUS AND SUPERVISION

This is full-time staff position based out of our office in Martinez, with remote work privileges. During the field season the staff member may be requested to work additional hours beyond fulltime, to meet various project needs. The position will be supervised by Nomad’s principal wildlife biologists Meghan Bishop and Dana Terry. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a mid to senior-level position. The Wildlife Biologist will serve a key role among Nomad’s small group of professionals. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with a pay range between $30 and $50 hourly. Nomad Ecology offers benefits that are competitive with other environmental consulting firms of comparable size. Additional compensation beyond salary such as bonuses and profit sharing are also offered.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Meghan Bishop at mbishop@nomadecology.com. Please include examples of specific projects that you have worked on and the special-status wildlife species of California that you have experience working with and have previous agency approvals for. See the species called out above under Representative Responsibilities – Field Work and mention which projects and agencies have approved you to conduct surveys and construction monitoring for each of those species, along with any additional species that are not mentioned. The subject line of your email should read “Wildlife Biologist Application.” Upon review of your submittal, you may be asked to supply writing samples prior to an interview. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

27 October, 2024: Botanist/Wildlife Biologist (Full-time), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range: $132,810- $204,636 annually

$132,810- $170,556 Annually for the TSS.2 level

$159,330- $204,636 Annually for the TSS.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Botanist/Wildlife Biologist to support the Environment, Safety & Health Directorate, Water Resources and Environmental Planning Group. You will be responsible for understanding and interpreting the impacts of technical research and facility operations projects on natural resources including rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats, migratory birds, wetlands, floodplains, and other sensitive areas.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization. 

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. 

You will

  • Serve as a technical contact and resource to LLNL programs to ensure that programs and projects comply with requirements of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other applicable natural resource protection and conservation requirements.  This will include a combination of field work, pre- and post-project surveys, and document preparation.
  • Be responsible for field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
  • Perform activities required to eliminate or reduce invasive and non-native species.
  • Perform field work in adverse conditions including monitoring and other activities that may involve the collection of voucher specimens, capturing and releasing of animals, telemetry studies and observational studies.
  • Contribute to monitoring reports, articles, posters, and other materials for employee and community awareness and outreach purposes.
  • Respond to various wildlife concerns and employee-wildlife interaction issues.
  • Train and oversee contractors and other LLNL staff on natural resource protection and management issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level 

  • Provide advanced regulatory ESA guidance and recommendations to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment.
  • Independently prepare and conduct assessments, monitoring programs, and other activities that may involve the capturing and releasing of animals, telemetry studies and observational studies.
  • Prepare written correspondence to Federal, State, and other regulatory agencies concerning natural resource issues.
  • Mentor less experienced personnel.

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological or ecological science, wildlife management, environmental science or related field. 
  • Comprehensive experience or knowledge in applying the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other state and federal natural resource regulations.
  • Broad knowledge of natural and managed ecosystems and floristics, and experience identifying common and rare plant species.
  • Experience monitoring bird populations.
  • Experience documenting technical work, communicating policies, procedures and complex requirements, and giving technical presentations to inter-organization and external stakeholders.
  • Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service, and good follow-through.
  • Analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for moderate to complex problems.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 level 

  • Advanced knowledge and significant experience independently interpreting and applying the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or other federal natural resource regulations.
  • Significant experience documenting and interpreting technical work, communicating policies, procedures and complex requirements, and giving technical presentations to professional colleagues and mid-level management.
  • Advanced knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience identifying common and rare plant species.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Expertise in the ecology and conservation of special status plant and amphibian species. 
  • Service-approved for handling California red-legged frogs (Rana draytonii) and California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense).
  • Experience training and conducting briefings to staff and contractors on natural resource protection issues.
  • Significant experience in management techniques for California Grassland ecosystems and/or in wetland delineation and/or riparian/aquatic habitat management.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL.  Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

How to identify fake job advertisements

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To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

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To Apply, click the link below:

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17 October, 2024: Wildlife Biologist, Southern Nevada Environmental Inc., Las Vegas, NV

SNEI, a 30-year-old Biological Consulting firm based out of Las Vegas NV, is seeking to hire full-time qualified field biologists to become part of our team, working throughout the Mojave Desert (primarily in southern Nevada and southern California). 
 
Upon hire and depending on the level of experience, the applicant will attend a training program consisting of field and classroom learning. The applicant will then shadow a biologist(s) on a project site(s) to gain hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of what to expect on the job site. Some of the duties to expect may include construction monitoring, performing desert tortoise surveys, fence checks, avian surveys, and sensitive plant or weed surveys. Once the lead biologist on the project feels that the biologist-in-training is ready to perform their job independently, they will be assigned to specific duties on the project. In some cases (depending on the project type and location), the biologist-in-training will also need approval from Fish and Wildlife to perform the duties of a wildlife biologist. If applicant has prior experience working with desert tortoise, there may be a shift in the training process. Pay rate is also flexible depending on the level of relevant experience. 
 
Construction monitoring involves being present on construction sites (pipelines, electrical transmission lines, solar projects, highway paving, etc.) where sensitive species such as desert tortoise are known to exist, making sure crews adhere to state and federal permits of their project, and remain in compliance. In summary, our job is to help ensure that tortoises and other protected species are not harmed.
 

10 October, 2024: Cave Management Specialist, National Cave and Karst Research Institute

NPS partner National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI; a research center of New Mexico Tech [NMT]) is advertising for a Cave Management Specialist position. This will be a New Mexico Tech (state employee) position, not a federal position. However the position will focus on NPS cave and karst resource management and will be an NPS associate.

More information, links to the position description, qualifications, NMT contacts, and how to apply is located here: NCKRI Special Edition (constantcontact.com)

This unique position will work out of the NCKRI National Headquarters Complex in Carlsbad, NM. As an NMT and NCKRI employee, this position will act as a liaison between the National Park Service (via the  WASO NRSS Geologic Resources Division) and NCKRI to fulfill NPS natural resource stewardship and science needs. In filling this position, NCKRI is excited to bring in a team member who:

  • Brings a breadth of knowledge of cave and karst resource management
  • Understands federal cave management practices and policies
  • Communicates effectively to identify and address cave and karst resource needs
  • Works collaboratively to address resource management needs

The incumbent will be a National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) subject matter expert (SME) focused on the multidisciplinary management of caves and related karst systems. Under the supervision of the NCKRI Director, this position will collaborate with National Park Service (NPS) staff, NCKRI staff, other land managers, and academic researchers to ensure the fulfillment of the NPS Natural Resource Stewardship and Science directorate by providing support to parks, regions, and NPS networks on Cave and Karst (C &K) inventories, monitoring, management planning, data management, regulatory support, impact mitigation, and outreach programming. Key responsibilities include: Providing professional leadership, advice, technical assistance, and guidance to NPS Natural Resource Stewardship and Science directorate, parks, and regions concerning the preservation and management C&K resources. Supporting, and facilitating NPS related C&K management at NCKRI and advising NCKRI staff on NPS-related research needs. Offering similar professional assistance to other Federal, State, local, and private groups involved in a wide, multidisciplinary range of C&K resource matters at the discretion of the NPS and NCKRI. Performing other NCKRI tasks as assigned.

10 October, 2024: RFP: Vegetation Surveys for 2025 Pilot Study for Mohave Ground Squirrel, Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council

Link to RFP

1 October, 2024: Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist, WRA, Inc., California

Link to Post

  • WRA is seeking a seasoned project manager to join our dynamic team and help lead and develop a team of biologists and regulatory permitting specialists. In this role, you will support our clients with their environmental permitting and compliance needs across a diverse range of projects. Our current work includes restoration and mitigation projects, open space and trail projects, residential and commercial development, public infrastructure, and private industry projects throughout the greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and North Coast. Our clients include park districts, transit agencies, planning departments, public works departments, flood control and water districts, landscape architects, marinas and harbor districts, fiber optics utilities companies, mining companies, land use attorneys, land developers, and private property owners. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities!
  • This role will ideally be based within commuting distance to one of our 3 Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, and Emeryville), as periodic site visits will be necessary. However, we will consider candidates with relevant Bay Area, Northern California experience who are fully remote within the state of California. Travel will be required for fully remote staff.
  • The salary range for this position is $98,000 – $152,000 which spans 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. Additionally, while the position is being advertised as a Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist, based on leveling conversations, we may determine that Regulatory Permitting Specialist is the appropriate title for you. There will be opportunities to discuss this toward the end of the interview process; however, if you wish to discuss titles earlier in the interview process, please do so with your recruiter. 
     

1 October, 2024: Biologist, WRA, Inc.

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  • WRA is actively searching for a junior-level Biologist to become the next member of our team. Team Biologists are tasked with overseeing or completing specific roles on projects. Such roles require professional diligence to timetables and interacting with clients or construction crews in the field. The ideal candidate should have some experience problem solving onsite issues or be able to execute previously documented procedures for solving such issues. 
  • The person hired for this role will be expected to be onsite at various locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area with a focus on the North Bay. This position is based in the broader San Francisco Bay Area and may be largely remote after the initial onboarding period. Candidates who are based in Sonoma County will be given preference.

  • The salary range for this position is $66,000 – $76,500. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. 

1 October, 2024: Project Biologist, WRA, Inc

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  • WRA’s Compliance Monitoring Team supports our clients by helping to implement their permits through surveys, compliance monitoring, and fulfilling reporting requirements. We are looking to expand our compliance monitoring team by bringing on seasonal Project Biologists who have experience with the special status species and environments of California. We will review applicants on a rolling basis as project volume and demand increases. We are currently prioritizing projects in the Santa Rosa, San Rafael, and greater Bay Area, though we have ongoing projects throughout northern California.  
  • This position is a seasonal part time role for project based work. WRA may not always have projects for you to work on, either due to project availability or specialization required. Additionally, you are under no obligation to accept the work we offer you. Applicants with hands-on experience with special-status species in California (e.g. California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, (north)western pond turtle, and salt-marsh harvest mouse) will be prioritized in the application process.
  • Compensation: $25-43 per hour depending on experience, with overtime as per CA labor laws.

1 October, 2024: RFP: Camera Trapping for 2024 Pilot Study for Mohave Ground Squirrel

Request for Proposals

Camera Trapping for 2024 Pilot Study for Mohave Ground Squirrel

Due October 31, 2024, 5:00 pm PST

Link to RFP

19 September, 2024: Biologist Positions, SWCA Environmental Consultants, California

Project Wetland Scientist – Wetlands and Stream Delineation

Lead Biologist – Transmission and Renewables

Senior Environmental Planner

Principal CEQA Planning Lead

Associate Project Biologist

Senior/Principal Biologist- Permitting Lead

Project Level Biologist- Natural Resources (Temporary)

Staff Level Biologist- Natural Resources (Temporary)

14 September, 2024: Biologist (Wetlands Specialist focused), WRA, Inc.

  • Link to post
  • WRA is actively searching for a Biologist to join our close-knit team. This opportunity will be exciting for someone who has hands-on experience with fieldwork, preferably with wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and some wildlife assessments, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. If this is you, we’d love to chat about this exciting opportunity!  
  • This role will need to be within commuting distance to one of our 3 Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, and Emeryville), as periodic site visits will be necessary.
  • The salary range for this position is $77,000 – 96,000.

14 September, 2024: Wetland and Botany Project Manager, WRA, Inc.

  • Link to post
  • We are hiring a seasoned Wetland and Botany Project Manager to solve complex problems for our clients with a core emphasis on wetland delineation and botany in California. At WRA, you will be at the forefront of managing a variety of projects including ecological restoration, open space, water and wastewater infrastructure, and resiliency in areas throughout California, but primarily focused on the San Francisco Bay and Estuary. You will be responsible for managing and conducting fieldwork, data analysis, and technical report preparation in support of regulatory compliance for restoration, development, and infrastructure projects. Ideal applicants will have experience interfacing with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations, completing botanical surveys, evaluating potential impacts and developing mitigation including Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans for CEQA and regulatory permit applications. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay to Sacramento corridor. Lastly, an important role for this position is serving as a mentor to our staff as they develop their technical expertise and leadership skills. And are you excited to build on your technical experience while further developing your project management and client advisory skills? Do you want to grow your career as a professional consultant with a company full of individuals at the top of their field, who are passionate about cultivating a sustainable future? If so, come join our team!
  • The salary range for this position is $81,500 – $117,000 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. 

14 September, 2024: Environmental Planning Director, WRA, Inc.

  • Link to post
  • We are looking for an ambitious, seasoned professional to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our Environmental Planning team. This person will grow and diversify our client base and seek out new opportunities to expand our planning practice. You will work directly with the company’s leadership team to develop and implement a strategy to grow the team in both scale and services. In addition, you will have the freedom to leverage your qualifications and those of the organization to develop business in areas of your own personal interest.  An important role for this position is serving as a mentor to our staff as they develop their technical expertise and leadership skills. 
     
    In this role, you will have several areas of impact:
    (1) CEQA team supervision and management (20%)
    (2) Principle-level technical expertise on environmental planning projects (60%)
    (3) Business development (20%)
  • The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $209,000. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. There will be opportunities to discuss this toward the end of the interview process; however, if you wish to discuss compensation earlier in the interview process, please do so with your recruiter. 
     
    The position is based in one of WRA’s SF Bay Area offices, or potentially remote within the state of California.

14 September, 2024: Project Biologist (Project Based / Seasonal), WRA, Inc.

  • Link to post
  • WRA’s Compliance Monitoring Team supports our clients by helping to implement their permits through surveys, compliance monitoring, and fulfilling reporting requirements. We are looking to expand our compliance monitoring team by bringing on seasonal Project Biologists who have experience with the special status species and environments of California. We will review applicants on a rolling basis as project volume and demand increases. We are currently prioritizing projects in the Santa Rosa, San Rafael, and greater Bay Area, though we have ongoing projects throughout northern California.  
  • This position is a seasonal part time role for project based work. WRA may not always have projects for you to work on, either due to project availability or specialization required. Additionally, you are under no obligation to accept the work we offer you. Applicants with hands-on experience with special-status species in California (e.g. California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, (north)western pond turtle, and salt-marsh harvest mouse) will be prioritized in the application process.
  • Compensation: $25-43 per hour depending on experience, with overtime as per CA labor laws.

14 September, 2024: Wildlife Project Manager, WRA, Inc.

  • Link to post
  • We are hiring a seasoned Wildlife Project Manager to solve complex problems for our clients with a core emphasis on wildlife ecology in California. At WRA, you will be at the forefront of managing a variety of projects including ecological restoration, open space, water and wastewater infrastructure, and resiliency in areas throughout California, but primarily focused on the San Francisco Bay and Estuary. You will be responsible for managing and conducting fieldwork, data analysis, and technical report preparation in support of regulatory compliance for restoration, development, and infrastructure projects. Ideal applicants will have experience interfacing with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in obtaining incidental take authorizations for listed species, evaluating potential impacts and developing mitigation for CEQA and regulatory permit applications. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay to Sacramento corridor. Lastly, an important role for this position is serving as a mentor to our staff as they develop their technical expertise and leadership skills.
  • The salary range for this position is $81,500 – $117,000 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. 

5 September, 2024: Program Director, Audubon Salton Sea & Desert Program

I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity with our Audubon Salton Sea & Desert Program. We’re seeking a dynamic leader to step into the role of Program Director. In this position, you’ll have the chance to translate Audubon’s Strategic Plan into impactful, community-based conservation initiatives that protect communities, safeguard birds, enhance public health, and increase access to nature in our region.

The role involves leading advocacy, restoration, and engagement projects that advance the CA Salton Sea Management Plan, protect desert habitats, support responsible renewable energy projects, and promote nature-based recreation. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with experience building relationships across desert communities and a passion for collaborative problem-solving.

You can find the application here: https://audubon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/Program-Director–Desert-and-Salton-Sea_JR409

Feel free to contact me at camila.bautista@audubon.org if you have any questions, or I can redirect you to the hiring manager. 

 

23 August, 2024: Science Advisor, Westlands Water District, Fresno or Sacramento

Location: Fresno or Sacramento, CA
Department: General Manager
Annual Salary Range: $100,008 – $200,016 (DOQ)
Applications Accepted until position is filled

 About Us:
Westlands Water District is dedicated to providing timely, reliable, and affordable water supply to its landowners and water users. We are committed to preserving our federal contract and acquiring additional water to meet the needs of our community.

 Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Science Advisor to support our fishery science priorities and serve as a liaison between the District and other science programs led by State and Federal agencies. This is an “at-will” position reporting to the Assistant General Manager – Legislative and Regulatory Affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate science-related information to District staff and various agencies.
  • Analyze, interpret, and review scientific needs for fish and wildlife.
  • Provide recommendations to District management.
  • Serve as the initial point of contact on general matters of science.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or a related field.
  • 8 years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, project management, and resource negotiations.
  • 2 years of management/supervisory experience.
  • Valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Benefits:

  • CalPERS Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 457 Deferred Comp. Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation and Medical Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Application Process:
Submit a Westlands Water District Employment Application available through our website to receive consideration.

Join us in making a difference!
Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,008.00 – $200,016.00 per year – DOQ

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance