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.)

25 June, 2024:  Small Mammal Field Technician, Santa Monica Mountains

Field Technician needed for an inventory of Small Mammals to Inform Restoration at Santa Monica Mountains NRA. The study will determine small mammal species richness, distribution, and abundance in native habitat for select vegetation communities (chaparral and coastal sage scrub). This information will provide baseline data that will be used to refine restoration activities in the future. The field work for this project will involve collecting data on small mammal communities at 30 sites throughout the Santa Monica Mountains. The position will primarily involve driving and walking to live trapping locations, baiting traps at dusk and checking/closing traps at dawn. This project will involve handling and releasing nocturnal small mammals. Additional responsibilities include vegetation surveys, washing traps, and entering data. The fieldwork will occur from July -November 2024 in three day or more trapping periods. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and split schedule with evening work and night/early morning work.
  • Comfortable working in field conditions which may expose them to ticks, biting insects, variable weather, possible encounters with snakes, poison oak etc.
  • Comfortable navigating off trail and crossing difficult terrain carrying gear
  • Previous experience with field research
  • Team centered approach to problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Availability for the study period (July – November)
  • Previous experience using Sherman traps
  • Previous experience handling, measuring small mammals
  • Previous experience navigating using a GPS

Benefits:

 $27/hr part time 

 A field vehicle for travel to and from sites will be provided

To Apply

Please submit (1) a resume/cv, (2) a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interests, and (3) contact information for 3 references. These items should be in one PDF document. We will begin reviewing applications as soon as possible and continue until a suitable applicant is found.

Contact

Thea Wang 

Email: thealetter.tw@gmail.com 

Subject: Field Technician  

25 June, 2024: Seasonal Aid, CDFW, Napa County

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=437716

25 June, 2024:  Biological Science Technician, USGS, Ventura, CA

180 DAY TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN

Announcement Number 80‐24‐06 Who May

Apply

United States Citizens
Position Title Biological Science Technician / Field Assistant Hiring Agency DOI/USGS/WERC
Open Period 06/20/24 – 06/27/24 # of

Positions/

Duty

Locations

 

Few vacancies: Ventura, CA

 

 
Series/Grade GG‐0404‐05 Apply via email /  for more info contact: Name: Jayde Preciado           

Email: werchr@usgs.gov                        

Phone#: 279‐202‐7340

Fax#: 916‐278‐9475
Salary $ 22.05 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.

Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not‐to‐exceed 180 days.

Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Work Schedule: Intermittent Work Schedule. Schedule will vary based on project needs and will vary from a few hours a week and up to 40 hours per week.

Travel Required: Overnight travel of 3 nights per month may be required. 

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?

This vacancy is will close at 4 PM Pacific Time on the closing date listed above. Any application received between 8AM Pacific Time and 4PM Pacific Time of the day the announcement closes, will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

The field season is expected to start from approximately June 2024 through December 2024.

Experience with identification of fringe footed lizard, and herpetofauna of southern California.  The surveys involve hiking up and down steep and heavily vegetated and/or rocky terrain in remote areas for much of the day and hiking in streams on uneven and slippery terrain.  Possible hazards include rattlesnakes, biting insects, spiders, poison oak, and cactus.  Experience with driving 4WD vehicles, computer and file management, field methods, and techniques for conducting research on amphibian and small mammal populations is desirable.  Applicants must be able to navigate in the field using a map and/or GPS and experience collecting data is a plus. Incumbent will be required to work both independently and as a team member.  Incumbent will be expected to enter data into spreadsheets and databases, and compile and organize field data.  Applicants must be willing to work long hours, early mornings and weekends as needed.  

Key Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • A valid state driver’s license and safe driving record are required.
  • Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre‐employment medical exam.
  • Housing will not be provided.
  • More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Major Duties

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

Biological Science Technicians needed for ongoing population studies of fringe footed lizards, and herpetofauna of Southern California. Performs one or more of the following duties:

  • Surveying fringe footed lizards
  • Identification of fringe footed lizards, and other herpetofauna
  • Operates a government motor vehicle as a driver

Physical Demands:  Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 44 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre‐employment physical, at Federal expense.

Special Requirements For This Position:

  • If selected you may be asked to provide information regarding your COVID‐19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as those related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
  • A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  • Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possession of a valid State driver’s license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State License and a copy of your driving record.

Basis of Rating:

All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).  Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.

Definitions of Experience:

Field Survey Party – Experience with a field survey party includes activity associated with making and recording geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or topographic field observations; collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis; applying accepted data collection techniques and methods in the performance of field work in support of scientific investigations; and using a variety of surveying instruments and electronic or mechanical instrumentation in the making and recording of field measurements and observations designed to collect data for physical/ biological science investigations. Only time actually spent in the field can be credited when qualifying individuals under the field party experience option. 

Sub‐professional Experience – Sub‐professional experience is defined as technical work performed in support of field or laboratory investigations relating to the biological sciences, physical sciences, or closely related disciplines which provided basic knowledge or skills in gathering, recording, and assembling scientific or engineering data; using scientific instruments to measure angles, degrees, weights, strengths, intensities, etc.; setting up and operating test apparatus, and manipulating quantitative data. Experience may include assisting professional employees with such duties as calibrating and operating measuring instruments mixing solutions, making chemical analyses, setting up and operating test apparatus, and compiling and processing scientific data. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as experience when the work was performed in close association with physical or biological scientists or other technical personnel and provided a good working knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, and techniques. 

Professional Experience – Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub‐professional experience as defined above.

Please note that if qualifying based on education; unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted as part of the application in order to receive consideration. 

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.  

Required Documents

If you are claiming veterans’ preference you must submit a copy of your DD‐214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10‐point veterans’ preference, in addition to the DD‐214, you must submit

documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service‐connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans’ preference can be found in the VetGuide. 

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or if you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.  

Resume: You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualification and requirements listed in the recruitment bulletin to be considered for the position.

Required documents may be emailed to the point of contact listed above.

Education

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed or emailed to the point of contact listed in this bulletin. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

How to Apply

An email with your correctly formatted resume, 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.

Benefits

Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

Other Information

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non‐citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

DOI uses E‐Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‐Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify.The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93‐579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‐by‐case basis.

If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service Law.

Note:

  • Please list the WERC announcement number 80‐24‐06 on your application
  • 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.

25 June, 2024: Biological Science Technician, USGS, Ventura, CA

180 DAY TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN

Announcement Number 80‐24‐05 Who May

Apply

United States Citizens
Position Title Biological Science Technician / Field Assistant Hiring Agency DOI/USGS/WERC
Open Period 06/20/24 – 06/27/24 # of

Positions/

Duty

Locations

 

Few vacancies: Ventura, CA

 

 
Series/Grade GG‐0404‐05 Apply via email /  for more info contact: Name: Jayde Preciado           

Email: werchr@usgs.gov                        

Phone#: 279‐202‐7340

Fax#: 916‐278‐9475
Salary $ 22.05 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.

 Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not‐to‐exceed 180 days.

Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

 Work Schedule:Full‐Time / Maxi Flex (40 hours per week), then changing to an intermittent work schedule after 3 months.

 Travel Required: Overnight travel of 3 nights per month may be required. 

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?

 This vacancy is will close at 4 PM Pacific Time on the closing date listed above. Any application received between 8AM Pacific Time and 4PM Pacific Time of the day the announcement closes, will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

The field season is expected to start from approximately June 2024 through December 2024.

Experience with identification of fringe footed lizard, and herpetofauna of southern California.  The surveys involve hiking up and down steep and heavily vegetated and/or rocky terrain in remote areas for much of the day and hiking in streams on uneven and slippery terrain.  Possible hazards include rattlesnakes, biting insects, spiders, poison oak, and cactus.  Experience with driving 4WD vehicles, computer and file management, field methods, and techniques for conducting research on amphibian and small mammal populations is desirable.  Applicants must be able to navigate in the field using a map and/or GPS and experience collecting data is a plus. Incumbent will be required to work both independently and as a team member.  Incumbent will be expected to enter data into spreadsheets and databases, and compile and organize field data.  Applicants must be willing to work long hours, early mornings and weekends as needed.  

Key Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • A valid state driver’s license and safe driving record are required.
  • Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre‐employment medical exam.
  • Housing will not be provided.
  • More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Major Duties

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

Biological Science Technicians needed for ongoing population studies of fringe footed lizards, and herpetofauna of Southern California. Performs one or more of the following duties:

  • Surveying fringe footed lizards
  • Identification of fringe footed lizards, and other herpetofauna
  • Operates a government motor vehicle as a driver

 Physical Demands:  Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 44 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre‐employment physical, at Federal expense.

 

Special Requirements For This Position:

  • If selected you may be asked to provide information regarding your COVID‐19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as those related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
  • A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  • Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possession of a valid State driver’s license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State License and a copy of your driving record.

Basis of Rating:

All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).  Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.

 

Definitions of Experience:

 Field Survey Party – Experience with a field survey party includes activity associated with making and recording geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or topographic field observations; collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis; applying accepted data collection techniques and methods in the performance of field work in support of scientific investigations; and using a variety of surveying instruments and electronic or mechanical instrumentation in the making and recording of field measurements and observations designed to collect data for physical/ biological science investigations. Only time actually spent in the field can be credited when qualifying individuals under the field party experience option. 

 Sub‐professional Experience – Sub‐professional experience is defined as technical work performed in support of field or laboratory investigations relating to the biological sciences, physical sciences, or closely related disciplines which provided basic knowledge or skills in gathering, recording, and assembling scientific or engineering data; using scientific instruments to measure angles, degrees, weights, strengths, intensities, etc.; setting up and operating test apparatus, and manipulating quantitative data. Experience may include assisting professional employees with such duties as calibrating and operating measuring instruments mixing solutions, making chemical analyses, setting up and operating test apparatus, and compiling and processing scientific data. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as experience when the work was performed in close association with physical or biological scientists or other technical personnel and provided a good working knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, and techniques. 

 

Professional Experience – Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub‐professional experience as defined above.

 Please note that if qualifying based on education; unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted as part of the application in order to receive consideration. 

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.  

 

Required Documents

If you are claiming veterans’ preference you must submit a copy of your DD‐214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10‐point veterans’ preference, in addition to the DD‐214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service‐connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans’ preference can be found in the VetGuide. 

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or if you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.  

Resume: You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualification and requirements listed in the recruitment bulletin to be considered for the position.

Required documents may be emailed to the point of contact listed above.

Education

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed or emailed to the point of contact listed in this bulletin. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

How to Apply

An email with your correctly formatted resume, 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.

Benefits 

Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

Other Information

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non‐citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

DOI uses E‐Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‐Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify.The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93‐579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‐by‐case basis.

If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service Law.

Note:

  • Please list the WERC announcement number 80‐24‐05 on your application
  • 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.

18 June, 2024: FWS, CDFW, NWF, NMFS Jobs

  • Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in Alturas, California for the R8-Habitat Restoration. US Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring a Wildlife Biologist (GS 9- 11) for their USFW Partners Program! Check out the job posting below: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794033900
  • USFWS Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) is looking to fill an Assistant Project Leader (APL) position.  The announcement link is below, opening on June10th.  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794453900
  • The National Wildlife Federation’s Western Water Program is excited to announce two new positions: a Western Water Senior Specialist and Riparian Connectivity Senior Specialist, to join our growing team dedicated to ensuring sustainable and equitable water for people and wildlife in the West.  Links to the postings and additional information for each position are included below, and please feel free to share with your networks and any potential candidates.

Western Water Senior Specialist

This position will provide support to NWF’s Director of Western Water to advance all aspects of the Western Water Program, including policy analysis and advocacy; program implementation; coordinating or performing communication activities; and facilitating, cultivating, and maintaining partnerships, while collaborating across NWF regions and programs to achieve greater benefits for water in the West. This role can be based anywhere in the continental Western U.S. with a preference to AZ, CO, NM, NV, UT and WY.

Riparian Connectivity Senior Specialist

This position will focus on conserving and restoring riparian connectivity in the Upper Rio Grande Basin and provide cross-jurisdictional leadership with the goal of fostering a well-connected, collaborative, and functional riparian corridor network, while strengthening the conditions necessary to support long-term riparian conservation efforts.  This role will be locally based in northern New Mexico or the San Luis Valley of Colorado with the goal of supporting local partners, agencies, and other stakeholders to advance riparian conservation and restoration, while providing leadership to address priorities identified through the Ribbons of Life Initiative and the resulting Upper Rio Grande Riparian Action Plan.

  • NMFS is hiring a permanent Physical Scientist Fluvial Geomorphologist in the West Coast Region, Engineering & Physical Sciences Branch (EPSB). The position is a 2/3 and is being advertised as a band 2 with promotion potential to a band 3. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the EPS Team and the Region. As a fluvial geomorphologist you will: identify, evaluate, and manage habitat restoration projects with specific emphasis on projects that manipulate and/or manage water and sediment flow; evaluate hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport data and models to provide recommendations for design and construction of habitat restoration projects. 

The announcement will be open for 14 days, from 6/13/24 to 6/26/24.

(MAP): NMFS WCR-24-12440024-ST 

  • Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program

Next Submission Deadline is June 28, 2024
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis. The next submission deadline is Friday, June 28, 2024 for consideration at the September Council meeting.

This grant program provides an opportunity for coastal communities to receive funding to improve their coastal resilience. The overall goal of the SB 1 Grant Program is to provide funding for local, regional, and tribal governments to develop sea level rise (SLR) adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to SLR along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay.

Please refer to the SB 1 Funding webpage for the most up-to-date information and full details on this funding opportunity.

18 June, 2024: Wildlife position, Sonoma County Regional Parks

The Natural Resources team at Sonoma County Regional Parks is hiring experienced Field Assistants under the Maintenance II job classification. Multiple seasonal and permanent positions are available.  Open positions include:

1. Forest management, prescribed fire, fuel reduction assistant.  Assistant will help lead our forestry team in the field.  Applicant should have experience in providing guidance to field crews, chainsaw and tree felling experience, and experience with prescribed fire (both broadcast burns and pile burns) and should be Wildland Firefighter II certified.

2. Botany and invasive plant management assistant. Assistant will provide guidance to our stewardship team in the field conducting rare plant monitoring, invasive species monitoring and removal, mapping plant resources, and should have strong botanical skills.

3. Restoration/revegetation and mitigation monitoring assistant.  Assistant will lead habitat mitigation and monitoring projects and should have experience with revegetation methods and techniques, irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, and plant monitoring experience.  Assistant should be able to work independently on their own and collaborate with others as needed.

4. Wildlife management assistant. Full-time permanent assistant will aide with wildlife camera program, conduct bird nesting surveys, herpetological surveys and help expand our wildlife program.

 The Maintenance II job description that you will see online is rather generic and is written to cover a wide spectrum of jobs at the county.  However, when applying and filling out your application, use the list of jobs above (1-4) to guide your responses and include all knowledge, skills, and abilities for these specific job descriptions wherever you can in the job application.  A cover letter is strongly encouraged and can be attached in the “Attachments” section of the job application.

Click here to apply

18 June, 2024: Herpetology Postdoctoral Research Biologist, San Diego Natural History Museum                   

Job Opening 

Herpetology Postdoctoral Research Biologist

Position Summary:

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Department of Herpetology. 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to the project “Restoration and Recovery of the Baja

California Lineage of the California Red-Legged Frog (Rana draytonii) in Southern California and Baja California.” This project, which is a partnership between The Nat and multiple external government agencies and non-profit organizations, has two goals: (1) Translocating R. draytonii to Southern California, and (2) Evaluating the landscape for establishing new populations of R. draytonii. 

Translocating California Red-legged Frogs – For the past five years, our team has translocated R. draytonii eggs from Baja California to southern California for in situ head-starting of tadpoles to reestablish populations within the species’ historical range. For the next three years, we plan to add new ponds at our current release sites to create functioning metapopulations. The incoming Postdoctoral Researcher will manage and analyze the data from this multi-year effort to create more uniform protocols and metrics to inform future actions.

Evaluating the Landscape for Establishing Populations – As our current release sites become established, we will evaluate the Southern California and Baja California landscape to expand our conservation actions. We plan to use genomic techniques to analyze the boundaries between the southern and northern genetic groups to determine the geographical extent for reintroductions. In addition, we will evaluate an array of potential sites for future reintroductions. Using the results from our first five years, the incoming Postdoctoral Researcher will help produce a conservation plan that includes restoration actions needed to create sites suitable to receive frogs.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with the Curator of Herpetology and our external partners to coordinate translocations, participate in field work, analyze data, and plan for the future growth of the project. The incoming candidate will also work collaboratively with our external partners, The Nat’s marketing department, and media outlets to promote team cohesion and publicly disseminate project results.

Location:

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be based at The Nat in San Diego and will work under the supervision of the Curator of Herpetology. The position will involve travel within California and Baja California.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in and organize our annual translocation actions to re-establish self-sustaining populations of draytonii within southern California.
  • Coordinate with project partners to establish conservation priorities for the team.
  • Analyze data to develop consistent metrics for understanding population viability, failures, and successes.
  • Lead the development of a conservation plan that evaluates and prioritizes new translocation sites.
  • Develop, implement, and publish research compatible with the goals of reestablishing frog populations across their historical range.
  • Lead manuscript and technical document writing, data analysis, and visualization.
  • Help develop associated work products to improve equity and address structural inequalities associated with conservation work.
  • Contribute to fund-raising efforts.
  • Coordinate the dissemination of results to a diverse range of audiences.
  • Assist with other herpetology and museum-wide initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications:

  • A PhD degree obtained within the past six years focused on conservation biology in the fields of Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Studies, Environmental GIS, or related science discipline. Soon-to-graduate PhDs may apply, but all formal requirements for a PhD must be completed before the start of the appointment.
  • Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstration of excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience working within a collaborative team that includes other stakeholder rs (e.g., land managers, policy makers), especially in relation to conservation projects.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) ability is preferred but not a requirement.
  • In compliance with the San Diego Natural History Museum’s mandatory vaccination policy, the Museum requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accommodations based on medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

Annual compensation is $68,763.

The appointment will be made for three years contingent on satisfactory progress in year one.

This is a grant-funded full-time, exempt position with benefits such as health insurance, vacation, 15 paid holidays, reciprocal free admission to all of Balboa Park’s museums, as well as to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

To apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter (1–2 pages), a research statement detailing current work and research interests (1–2 pages), a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications due by July 15, 2024.

Please submit materials to hr@sdnhm.org.

18 June, 2024:  On-Call Wildlife Biologist/ Biological Monitor (San Francisco / Bay Area), Coast Ridge Ecology, LLC

Coast Ridge Ecology, LLC

1410 31st Street

San Francisco, CA 94122

www.crecology.com

Compensation: Based on Experience

Employment type: Part-time/On-Call (with potential for Full-time).

Coast Ridge Ecology, LLC is an ecological consulting firm located in San Francisco, California. Coast Ridge Ecology (CRE) is a certified small business in the state of California and a Local Business Enterprise in the City and County of San Francisco, and has been in business since 2007. CRE serves a variety of private and public agency clients in conducting endangered species surveys and reporting, permitting assistance, and biological monitoring.

Essential Duties

* Perform pre-construction and protocol level surveys for local special status wildlife species.

* Monitor construction activities, perform inspections of wildlife exclusionary fencing, and write monitoring reports.

* Assist with monitoring habitat restoration sites.

* Assist with plant community mapping and plant species inventories.

* Assist with nesting bird and roosting bat surveys.

Essential Requirements

* Must have a minimum of BA or BS in biological sciences or a related degree.

* Must have experience with conducting surveys for special status species in the San

Francisco Bay Area such as California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, San Francisco garter snake, Alameda striped racer, Mission blue butterfly, burrowing owl, raptors, bats and/or rare plants. Must have experience with some of these protected species to secure agency approval to work on specific jobsites.

* Must have excellent wildlife ID skills

* Must be in good physical condition

* Must have transportation to job sites

* Must have excellent writing skills

* Must work well in a team environment

* Must have excellent communication skills

Coast Ridge Ecology, LLC complies with all State of California and City, and County of San Francisco labor laws. If you are qualified for this position, please submit a resume with your qualifications to RCohen@crecology.com.

18 June, 2024: Fall 2024 Opportunity Graduate Research Assistantship -Master of Science in Natural Resources, Cal Poly Humboldt

Interested students are encouraged to apply for a Master of Science (M.S.) in Natural Resources graduate research assistantship at Cal Poly Humboldt. This assistantship is in the Forestry, Watershed, & Wildland Sciences (FWWS) option (https://ffrm.humboldt.edu/graduate-program). This research assistantship is funded by a Joint Venture agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and Cal Poly Humboldt, as part of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding.

The goal of the research is to investigate the operational cost and productivity of recently completed and present forest stewardship operations in western high risk fire landscapes, outlined in the 2023 USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy (WCS): Landscape Investments report. The results will be used to inform land managers about the potential for types of forest operations and their economic feasibility to accomplish management objectives related to fuel reduction treatments. The project will address three specific objectives.

  1. Collect input parameters (e.g. treatment specifications, acres, stand volume, species composition, product types and volumes, etc.) and financial records (i.e. costs) for recently completed stewardship operations to establish a benchmark for current productivity and costs of treatments.
  2. Use various software (e.g. myFTP, ThinTool, etc.) to model the productivity and costs of previously accomplished stewardship projects, comparing the predicted productivity and costs to the actual recorded productivity and costs.
  3. Conduct detailed and shift level time studies of current stewardship projects to develop predictive models for operations performing fuel reduction treatments. The study sites will include high risk firesheds with some history of restoration treatments over the last 10-year period for data collection and analysis. The specific California landscapes of interest are the Klamath River Basin and the Trinity Forest Health and Fire-Resilient Rural Communities.

M.S. ASSISTANTSHIP BENEFITS & ELIGIBILITY

  • Stipend: $12,500 per academic school year (for 2 years) plus summer salary (for 2 years) and funding for travel and supplies

Applicants for the project should have:

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills
  • Undergraduate degree or extensive coursework in forestry or affiliated fields
  • Experience with data management and statistics
  • Knowledge or experience with forest operations
  • Ability to conduct fieldwork outdoors in remote areas with minimal supervision

Strong candidates for admission to the Natural Resources graduate program will have:

  • Grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale in all college and university work

HOW TO APPLY FOR FALL 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

For consideration, send an email to Dr. Hunter Harrill, Assistant Professor in Forest Operations: hunter.harrill@humboldt.edu. Include the subject line “Fuel Reduction Thinning Graduate Student Application” and the following attachments (as a .docx or .pdf file): 1) a CV/resume (including GPA and complete contact information); 2) a letter of interest with clearly stated research interests and background; and 3) names and contact information of three references.

After an initial review, top candidates will be asked to submit a formal application through Cal State Apply (https://www2.calstate.edu/apply).

10 June, 2024: Postdoctoral position, Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management, San Diego State University

The Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management at San Diego State University is seeking a highly qualified and experienced postdoctoral scholar to join our research team and lead research in wildlife landscape ecology.

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate to join our research team and lead efforts aimed at understanding the dynamic relationships among animal distribution, abundance and landscape structure, composition, configuration and connectivity. Applicants should have strong interest and background in applied ecology, conservation, and spatial analyses. Quantitative proficiency in occupancy, sightability, mark/recapture, connectivity and other relevant quantitative approaches is needed.

The Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management (IEMM) at San Diego State University (SDSU) uses cutting-edge scientific research methods and meaningful community and stakeholder engagement and collaboration to advance climate adaptation, sustainability, and conservation for California’s communities and natural landscapes. IEMM performs its mission of science in service by linking SDSU scientists with California communities, resource managers, and planners. 

Qualifications

A PhD is required as well as training or experience in ecology, applied conservation science, or related fields. 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 with project team members, stakeholders, and partners at a variety of natural resource management organizations, and community organizations. We are excited to welcome candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing capacity, and a growing publication record. The researchers will be based at SDSU and will work under the direction of Drs. Megan Jennings and Rebecca Lewison. The positions may require travel within California. 

Appointment: Appointments will be for two years from start date, contingent upon performance. Starting salary is approximately $66,560 a year plus benefits (DOE).

To apply: Follow this link to apply https://tinyurl.com/45jnzsu6. Application review will begin immediately. 

10 June, 2024: Biologist, Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting

Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting (JNA Consulting) is a certified small business located in Diamond Springs, California.  Our professionals provide services in hydroelectric licensing, relicensing, and license compliance; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Federal and California Endangered Species Act (ESA and CESA); Clean Water Act (CWA); strategic regulatory guidance; and biological resource survey, planning, and management.  We apply our skills and experience to work closely with our clients and develop strategic approaches, weigh pros and cons, and provide recommendations that effectively address the requirements of applicable laws and regulations and meet the needs of our clients.

JNA Consulting is seeking a mid-level biologist to provide support on a variety of projects located mainly in the Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills of California. 

Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead and implement technical field studies including developing survey schedules, ensuring the efficient and accurate collection of data, and drafting survey reports;
  • Implement special-status botanical and/or wildlife surveys, both reconnaissance and protocol-level;
  • Assist in preparing environmental documents including permit applications for projects requiring coverage under Sections 404 and 401 of the CWA and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code;
  • Prepare biological resources sections of CEQA/NEPA documents;
  • Prepare Biological Assessments and/or Biological Evaluations assessing project impacts on species listed under the ESA and/or included on Forest Service sensitive lists; and
  • Create environmental training materials and conduct construction monitoring.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in botany, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, or other relevant subject;
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience;
  • Strong data collection, critical thinking, and technical writing skills;
  • Working knowledge of environmental mapping and database applications;
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  • Proficiency in GIS field data collection/mapping and solid backcountry navigational skills;
  • Must be physically fit and able to navigate rugged high-elevation forest conditions on foot (up to 10 miles per day), and be comfortable backcountry camping for multiple nights; and
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred qualifications (not required):

  • Experience with Sierra Nevada flora and fauna;
  • Previous experience leading field surveys;
  • Wildlife survey experience including the following species: California red-legged frog, foothill and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog, Yosemite toad, northern goshawk, California spotted owl, great gray owl, bald eagle, willow flycatcher, fisher, marten;
  • 4WD experience;
  • Section 10(a)(1)(a) or other special-status species research or collection permits a plus.

Training, travel expense reimbursement, and survey-specific equipment will be provided. Salary will be determined commensurate with experience, but would be in the range of $45,000 – $80,000. JNA Consulting offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation package dependent upon level of education and technical capabilities.  JNA Consulting provides merit bonuses, generous paid time off and paid holidays, medical insurance, and a retirement program.  The retirement program is a 401k plan with company contributions and employee match.

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Robyn Smith at robyn@jna-consulting.com by June 28 2023. Applications will be processed as they come in and hiring will be conducted on a tight timeline, so interested applicants are encourage to submit application materials in advance of the deadline.    

 

21 May, 2024: On-Call Biologist, Stantec

To Apply: On-Call Biologist (stantec.jobs)

Locations : United States-California-Chico, Campbell, Frsno, San Francisco, Redding, Sacramento, Eureka, Roseville, Walnut Creek

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level on-call Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Chico, Redding, Walnut Creek, San Jose or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed biological support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, such nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special status plant and wildlife surveys, and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
  • Identification and support on environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or protected species
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Assist in field work tasks, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring and construction biological monitoring.
  • Able to build strong relationships with clients while in the field and communicating.
  • Independent field work is expected, but field work can also include participation in team lead efforts.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid drives license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • Minimum of 1-4 years of field experience
  • Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
  • Nesting bird experience
  • Special-status species survey experience
  • Botany experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Education and Experience

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $27.74/CA Other Areas $24.23 Per Hour – SF Area $38.85/CA Other Areas $36.35 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

21 May, 2024: On-Call Mid-Senior Level Botanist, Stantec

To Apply: On-Call Mid-Senior Level Botanist (stantec.jobs)

Locations: California-Sacramento, Chico, Campbell, Fresno, San Francisco, Redding, Eureka, Roseville, Walnut Creek

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a mid to senior level on-call Botanist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Nevada City, Chico, Redding, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Botanist, you may work in highly variable terrain, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work depending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed botanical support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Lead or assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation.
  • Able to build strong relationships with clients while in the field and communicating.
  • Participation in team lead efforts as well as independent field work.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • 5-9 years of field experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • Experience in driving ATVs
  • CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $41.30/CA Other Areas $36.06PH – SF Area $59.90/CA Other Areas $52.31PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

21 May, 2024: Biologist, Stantec

To Apply: Biologist (stantec.jobs)

Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, Chico, Sacramento, Campbell, Fresno, Redding

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within our power utility sector in the Northern California region. Multiple positions are open to either be a Biology Lead or to provide Field Coordination management on our multi-discipline programs. The position may include leading desktop biological constraints reviews and working with Senior Biologists to support junior staff in completing reports, as well as maintaining key communications with the client. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Chico, Redding, Nevada City, Walnut Creek, San Jose or Fresno offices and geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Biologist, you will lead and coordinate biological environmental field surveys and monitoring efforts or biological desktop reviews for public and private projects supporting utility programs.

This position is primarily desktop (remote work from home or office).

Task duties include:

  • Providing quality control and maintaining a high standard for safety on biological field reports, biological reports and memos and other desktop reviews produced by junior biological staff and subcontractors.
  • Identification and support on environmental permitting, coordinating field survey logistics on various projects located throughout California, providing management of field survey and/or monitoring efforts, and coordination of biological reports with utility clients and internal Stantec teams.
  • Supporting multi-disciplinary project/program teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects.
  • Understanding and knowledge of California flora/fauna will be needed, as well as understanding of typical construction activities on electric and/or gas and/or vegetation removal projects.
  • Supporting project management teams and working on the financials of dynamic projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Perform linear facility (i.e., utility, transportation, etc.) environmental work, including at least 3 -5 years of experience performing biological and/or permitting work for California IOUs (or equivalent).
  • Familiar with staffing large field projects, on multiple days, in multiple locations and ability to participate in multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Familiar with leading large desktop review teams.
  • Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities.
  • Strong reviewing skills and QA/QC skills.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing and tracking large amounts of data.
  • Takes initiative, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Ability to identify new project opportunities and build relationships with clients.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter, good client forward facing/communication skills.
  • Understanding of Federal and State agency requirements with special-status species on linear projects.

Preferred:

  • CPUC experience a plus.

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in biology.

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $85,900/CA Other Areas $75,000 – SF Area $124,600/CA Other Areas $116,700 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

21 May, 2024: On-Call Junior Botanist

To Apply: On-Call Junior Botanist (stantec.jobs)

Locations: California-Sacramento, Chico, Campbell, Fresno, San Francisco, Redding, Eureka, Roseville

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a junior level on-call Botanist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Nevada City, Chico, Redding, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Botanist, you may work in highly variable terrain, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work depending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed botanical support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation.
  • Participation in team efforts as well as independent field work.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • 1-4 years of field experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • Experience in driving ATVs
  • CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $27.74/CA Other Areas $24.23 PH – SF Area $38.85/CA Other Areas $33.89 PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

 

21 May, 2024:  Paid Internships, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Two new paid internship opportunities under the Climate Team through the ONMS 2024 Mini Project/Paid Internship Program:  

 

13 May, 2024: Project Biologist, WRA, Inc.

Project Biologist (Project based, seasonal)

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.

13 May, 2024: Restoration Technician, WRA, Inc.

Restoration Technician (Project Based Hire)

WRA Landscape Restoration specializes in ecological restoration and wildland vegetation management solutions throughout California’s unique array of ecological communities. Our Landscape Restoration team is based out of the North Bay and provides natural resource-based services throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area. 
 
We are seeking a Restoration Technician to join our hardworking and joyful team in fulfilling the initiatives of our Restoration Program which are centered around the restoration, stewardship, and enhancement of natural landscapes and habitats. This opportunity is a field based position, performing ecological restoration services including native plant out-planting, site maintenance and irrigation, invasive plant mapping and control, stream bank stabilization, erosion control, and fire fuel management.  Additional activities may include data collection for reports and field research, documenting and mapping distributions of native resources and invasive populations for project sites, occasional tool and vehicle maintenance, and strategically implementing ecologically driven approaches to achieve optimal success on our project sites.
 
This is a physically demanding year-round role. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in wild and rough terrain through extreme weather conditions. Steep slopes and poison oak are common on most job sites. 
 
Compensation: $20-25 per hour depending on experience.

 

6 May, 2024: Ecological Restoration Crew Supervisor, WRA, Inc., North Bay, SF Bay Area

  • Ecological Restoration Crew Supervisor 

    • WRA Landscape Restoration specializes in ecological restoration and wildland vegetation management solutions throughout California’s unique array of ecological communities. Our Landscape Restoration team is based out of the North Bay and provides natural resource-based services throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area. We are seeking a Restoration Crew Supervisor to join our hardworking and joyful team in fulfilling the initiatives of our Restoration Program which are centered around the restoration, stewardship, and enhancement of natural landscapes and habitats. This opportunity is primarily a field-based position, guiding our team of 4-6 experienced restoration technicians in a wide range of ecological restoration services including fire fuel vegetation management, native plant out-planting, invasive plant mapping and control, site maintenance and irrigation, stream bank stabilization, and erosion control, and wetlands restoration. 

    • The primary component of this position is field based and is physically demanding year-round. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in wild and rough terrain through extreme weather conditions. Steep slopes and poison oak are common on many job sites. Additional activities include data collection for reports and field research, documenting and mapping distributions of native resources and invasive plant populations, and strategically planning ecologically driven approaches to achieve optimal success on our project sites. Compensation: $25-30 per hour depending on experience

6 May, 2024: Plant Biologist, WRA, Inc. Southern California

  • Plant Biologist 
    • 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. We’re currently hiring for a Botanist/Wetlands Specialist to join our close-knit team. At WRA, you will be at the forefront of managing a variety of projects including back country invasive weed surveys, rare plant and sensitive wildlife habitat surveys up and down the coast, assisting data collection for cutting edge modeling to help habitats resist the effects of climate change, habitat restoration in the most biodiverse counties in the continental US: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino. This opportunity will be exciting for someone who has some hands-on experience with fieldwork, botanical surveys, wetland delineations, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. 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!
    • This role will need to be based within commuting distance to San Diego/Los Angeles, as regular field work and site visits will be necessary. The salary range for this position is $66,000-$90,000 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. 

 

29 April, 2024: Staff Level Biologist, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Sacramento, CA

Overview
Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

SWCA is expanding our natural resources team and seeking Assistant/Staff Biologist candidates for upcoming environmental projects focused in the Sacramento area, yet work may include a range of office and field duties throughout California. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depending on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As our Natural Resources team continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time position will be available.

Although work will be focused in the greater Sacramento area, for work requested outside of the Sacramento area it is anticipated that travel, including overnight stays, will be required for this position. This position may at times also require long or abnormal work hours (early start times, night shifts, etc.). Experience with Sacramento Valley special-status species and vegetation communities is preferred.

The candidate could fill one of our Staff Level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience:

  • Natural Resources Technician: Typically up to 6 months of experience
  • Assistant Staff Biologists: Typically up to 1 year of experience
  • Staff Biologists: Typically up to 2 years of experience

This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience.

For assistant staff and staff Biologist positions, a key element of your job will be to supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes:

  • independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;
  • ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;
  • serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;
  • receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and
  • monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct environmental inspections, wildlife and vegetation baseline studies (including protocol surveys), nesting bird surveys, wetland assessments, and general habitat assessments.
  • Collect field data, record and identify fauna and flora.
  • Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms.
  • Photograph and take detailed notes of habitats, species, and landforms. Operate SWCA vehicles safely, including operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles on rugged, back-country roads.
  • Follow industry-leading safety check-in and reporting procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with SWCA project managers, construction crews, and other environmental specialists to complete the field work and reporting requirements.
  • Understand project environmental requirements and the applicable laws and regulations protecting biological resources.
  • Complete desktop analyses, web-based database queries, prepare technical reports describing the methods, results, recommendations, and regulatory background for projects.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team is critical.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field required and minimum of one year of field experience.
  • At least 1 season of biological construction monitoring.
  • Knowledge of common and special-status state and federal listed California fauna and flora.
  • The ideal candidate will also possess strong wildlife and plant identification.
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license, with the ability to drive multiple types of vehicles, trucks, and 4×4’s
  • Prior experience with GIS software, GPS units/tablets and ability to use technology for data collection.
  • Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • Report or other writing experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years or field seasons of experience completing biological surveys, fieldwork, habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and/or construction monitoring.
  • Ornithologists with bird identification and nest searching experience; raptor and other birds of prey experience a plus.
  • Stormwater, erosion, and sediment control management experience; including SWPPP and/or WPCP implementation experience.
  • Botanical and wetland delineation experience.

 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

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

An employee in this Sacramento, CA-based position: as a Natural Resources Technician an hourly pay rate of $20.81 – $27.56; as an Assistant Staff Biologist — an hourly pay rate of $23.06 – 29.81/hour; and as a Staff Biologist — an hourly pay rate of $25.88 – $33.75/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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21 April, 2024:  Wetland and Botany Project Manager, WRA, Inc.
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.

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. In this role, 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. Lastly, an important role for this position is serving as a mentor to our staff as they develop their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Do you have outdoor field survey experience? And are you excited to continue doing field work focusing on more complex sites, while building on existing 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!

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 $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.

 

21 April, 2024:  Field Biologist/Environmental Scientist/Wetland Specialist, ENPLAN, Redding

ENPLAN is seeking a Biologist/Environmental Scientist to join our assessment and compliance services team. Beginning pay is dependent on capabilities and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS or MS in wildlife or fish management, botany, environmental science or closely related field. 

Substantial (2 years+) hands-on experience related to fish, wildlife, and plant conservation and habitat management; such experience may include working with special-status species, conducting wetland delineations in northern California, and identifying region-specific plant and animal species. 

Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.

Familiarity with GPS data collection and navigation techniques.  Working knowledge of GIS software a plus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct wildlife surveys, habitat evaluations, and/or general plant surveys.  

Conduct wildlife and/or special-status plant surveys and protocol-level surveys.

Conduct wetland delineations.

Conduct construction monitoring.

Prepare a variety of environmental compliance documents such as Biological Study Reports, Biological Assessments, Aquatic Resource Delineation Reports, and Natural Environment Study reports, and assist with NEPA/CEQA documentation.

Serve as liaison between various regulatory agencies and clients for environmental permit acquisition and compliance. Team with project engineers, site designers, and other specialists engaged in private and public projects. 

Coordinate or assist in the coordination of ENPLAN team member actions.

Assist with the preparing of permits (e.g., Section 404, Section 401, CDFW Section 1600 LSA).

Interface with regulatory agency and client representatives on all phases of contract performance. Assist with formulation of work programs, budgets, and proposals.

REQUIREMENTS

In all positions with ENPLAN, the employee must be capable of safely and effectively executing physically demanding tasks in order to successfully perform the range of functions expected. This includes pitching in where and when needed by other team members regardless of position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities.  Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and walk on uneven and mountainous terrain.

CONDITIONS 

ENPLAN offers an outstanding professional environment. Work schedules are flexible. Benefits available include company health and dental insurance cost share, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, and professional development.

Beginning compensation is dependent on capabilities and experience. We ask for a 3-year minimum commitment. 

TO APPLY

Email your resume, two writing samples from your academic or professional experience, and other example work products you may wish to share to esjobs@enplan.com. You may also choose to provide a letter describing your interest in becoming a member of the ENPLAN team, carrying out the functions required for the position, and being located in the Redding area. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ENPLAN is an environmental and geospatial information services company. We are committed to leading-edge quality and innovation in all solutions delivered. Our team serves both public and private sector clients throughout northern California. We have served over 500 such clients since we began in 1980, and our long-term client relationships are steadily growing. Learn more about ENPLAN at www.enplan.com.

13 April, 2024: Environmental Planner, Westervelt Ecological Services

Environmental Planner: https://westervelt.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/309?c=westervelt 

13 April, 2024: Land Stewardship Technician, Westervelt Ecological Services

Land Stewardship Technician: https://westervelt.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/344?c=westervelt

13 April, 2024: On-Call Mid-Senior Botanist, Stantec

On-Call Mid-Senior Level Botanist ( 240001CQ )

Locations : California-Sacramento, Chico, Campbell, Fresno, San Francisco, Redding, Roseville, Walnut Creek

To Apply: On-Call Mid-Senior Level Botanist (stantec.jobs)

Hybrid Role

Employee Status : Regular, Part Time

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : 75 %

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a mid to senior level on-call Botanist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Nevada City, Chico, Redding, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Botanist, you may work in highly variable terrain, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work depending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed botanical support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Lead or assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation.
  • Able to build strong relationships with clients while in the field and communicating.
  • Participation in team lead efforts as well as independent field work.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • 5-9 years of field experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • Experience in driving ATVs
  • CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $41.30/CA Other Areas $36.06PH – SF Area $59.90/CA Other Areas $52.31PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

13 April, 2024: On-Call Junior Botanist, Stantec

On-Call Junior Botanist– ( 240001C8)

Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, Chico, Campbell, Roseville, Fresno, San Francisco, Redding

To Apply: On-Call Junior Botanist (stantec.jobs)

Hybrid Role

Regular, Part-time

Travel:  75%

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a junior level on-call Botanist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Nevada City, Chico, Redding, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Botanist, you may work in highly variable terrain, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work depending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed botanical support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation.
  • Participation in team efforts as well as independent field work.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • 1-4 years of field experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • Experience in driving ATVs
  • CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $27.74/CA Other Areas $24.23 PH – SF Area $38.85/CA Other Areas $33.89 PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

13 April, 2024: On-Call Biologist, Stantec

On-Call Biologist( 2400015E )

Locations: California-Chico, Campbell, Fresno, San Francisco, Redding, Sacramento, Roseville, Walnut Creek

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level on-call Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Chico, Redding, Walnut Creek, San Jose or Fresno offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed biological support.

Task duties include:

  • Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, such nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special status plant and wildlife surveys, and compliance monitoring.
  • Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
  • Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
  • Identification and support on environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or protected species
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter
  • Assist in field work tasks, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring and construction biological monitoring.
  • Able to build strong relationships with clients while in the field and communicating.
  • Independent field work is expected, but field work can also include participation in team lead efforts.
  • Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
  • Good driving record and a valid drives license is required.

Preferred but not required:

  • Minimum of 1-4 years of field experience
  • Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
  • Nesting bird experience
  • Special-status species survey experience
  • Botany experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Education and Experience

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $27.74/CA Other Areas $24.23 Per Hour – SF Area $38.85/CA Other Areas $36.35 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

13 April, 2024: Biologist, Stantec

Biologist ( 2400015Q )

Locations : California-Walnut Creek, Chico, Sacramento, Campbell, Fresno Redding

Hybrid Role.

Full Time Regular

Travel:  10%

To Apply: Biologist (stantec.jobs)

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental experts on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within our power utility sector in the Northern California region, to provide Field Coordination management on our multi-discipline programs. The position may also include leading desktop biological constraints reviews and working with Senior Biologists to support junior staff in completing reports, as well as maintaining key communications with the client. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Chico, Redding, Walnut Creek, San Jose or Fresno offices and geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Biologist, you will lead and coordinate biological environmental field surveys and monitoring efforts for public and private projects supporting utility programs.

This position is primarily desktop (remote work from home or office).

Task duties include:

  • Providing quality control and maintaining a high standard for safety on biological field reports/memos produced by junior biological staff and subcontractors.
  • Identification and support on environmental permitting, coordinating field survey logistics on various projects located throughout California, providing management of field survey and/or monitoring efforts, and coordination of biological reports with utility clients and internal Stantec teams.
  • Supporting multi-disciplinary project/program teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects.
  • Understanding and knowledge of California flora/fauna will be needed, as well as understanding of typical construction activities on electric and/or gas and/or vegetation removal projects.
  • Supporting project management teams and working on the financials of dynamic projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Perform linear facility (i.e., utility, transportation, etc.) environmental work, including 3 -5 years of experience performing biological and/or permitting work for California IOUs (or equivalent).
  • Familiar with staffing large field projects, on multiple days, in multiple locations and ability to participate in multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities.
  • Strong reviewing skills and QA/QC skills.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing and tracking large amounts of data.
  • Takes initiative, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
  • Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  • Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Ability to identify new project opportunities and build relationships with clients.
  • Strong skills as a self-starter, good client forward facing/communication skills.
  • Understanding of Federal and State agency requirements with special-status species on linear projects.

Preferred:

  • CPUC experience a plus.

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in biology.

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

  • SF Area $85,900/CA Other Areas $75,000 – SF Area $124,600/CA Other Areas $116,700 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

 

13 April, 2024: USFS Pacific Southwest Region Career Opportunities

Join the Pacific Southwest Region team in California and be part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.  

Apply on USAJOBS.  Applicants may apply electronically through USA Jobs at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete, and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date.  You may access the vacancy announcements(s) at the following links(s):

Job Opportunities:

Position Series & Grade Vacancy Announcement # Open & Closing Date Duty Location
Airplane Pilot GS-2181-9/11/12

$57,118 – $107,680 per year

 24-FIRE-NOCR-PILOT-91112DH

Open Continuous Announcement

 10/02/2023 to 07/15/2024 Redding, CA; San Bernardino, CA
Biologist/Ecologist GS-0401/0408-9

$178,914 – $191,900 per year

 24-RES-12349382-DT-BVB 04/02/2024 to 04/16/2024 Redding, CA
Open Continuous Announcements Varies Please see attached document for list of various positions or view here 10/30/2023 to 07/31/2024 Across California

 

  • Application for Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL’s) 2024 U.S. Forest Service Public Service Scholarship and Internship Program are OPEN (See attached document to learn more)
      • Fall 2024 (Public Service Internship) Applications Closes:  Friday, July 12, 2024, | 11:59 pm ET.
  • The Cleveland National Forest is seeking female students ages 16 – 18 to participate in their inaugural All Girls Camp to inspire girls to pursue careers in wildland firefighting and other exciting and rewarding Forest Service occupations. Participants will learn how to fight fires and manage national resources through a variety of hands-on activities with their fellow camp members. See the attached flyer and details below for more information.
  • FY24 Perm Fire Hire Non-Centralized Event is set to OPEN May 7, 2024, and set to CLOSE May 16, 2024, on USAJOBS.  To express interest in receiving this notification please register here.   You will be notified when the vacancy announcements become available. 

About the Pacific Southwest Region

The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service manages 20 million acres of National Forest land in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighteen national forests are located in this region, in the North Coast, Cascade, and Sierra Nevada ranges and from Big Sur to the Mexican border in the south Coast range. Watch a video to find out more about who we are and the work we do.  For information about the National Forests supported by the Pacific Southwest Regional Office, please visit the individual Forest websites: Region 5 – Forest & Grassland Offices (usda.gov). 

How to Apply

Please view Tips for Applicants – a guide to the Forest Service application process.

Subscribe to our Job Seeker Database – To receive information about upcoming hiring event(s) and webinar(s)  Region 5 Job Seeker Database Sign-Up Form (office.com)

 We’re here to help! We are offering a free 30-minute virtual consultation via Microsoft Teams.  Book here to schedule an appointment to speak to one of the Region 5 recruiters. 

 

Resource and Information:

We look forward to working with you.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 

 

13 April, 2024: Wildlife and Plant Ecologist – Project Manager Positions, Colibri Ecological Consulting, Fresno, CA                        

We are looking for hard-working, motivated, intelligent, and good-natured project managers to join our team.  We have two full-time positions available immediately.  The positions will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions

  • Manage small and large projects for clients in the energy, development, transportation, water, and natural resource management sectors.
  • Prepare and maintain project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
  • Prepare or review opportunity-specific resumes, statements of qualifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for proposals.
  • Prepare and distribute client, agency, and internal correspondence.
  • Consult with clients and agencies on permitting and environmental compliance strategies.
  • Attend or lead project meetings.
  • Take initiative, resolve issues, and identify improved procedures to meet client and team needs.
  • Coordinate activities and work products with other team members.
  • Mentor early-career team members in species identification, life history requirements, desktop review procedures, field methods, data collection, data analysis, regulatory requirements, reporting, and company procedures.
  • Help develop and maintain a positive and vibrant company culture.
  • Contribute technical expertise to project teams.
  • Contribute to the technical accuracy and adequacy of data collection and analysis methods as well as reports and other work products.
  • Prepare application packages for regulatory permits and agreements (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404, Fish and Game Code Section 1602).
  • Conduct desktop assessments of special-status species, wetlands, waters, and other sensitive resources.
  • Conduct biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, habitat mapping, speciesspecific surveys, protocol surveys for special-status species, nesting bird surveys, roosting bat surveys, floristic surveys, noxious weed surveys, impact assessments, mitigation monitoring, and biological compliance monitoring.
  • Conduct environmental training for construction personnel on field projects.
  • Identify and delineate wetlands and other potentially regulated habitats.
  • Assist in designing and implementing habitat and species restoration, enhancement, management, and monitoring plans.
  • Use various tools and methods (e.g., GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, audio recorders, animal traps, drones, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses.
  • Conduct literature reviews.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field; advanced degree (M.S., M.A., M.E.M., or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g., GIS, P.M.P.) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna.
  • ≥ 5 years of ecological consulting or other relevant experience; experience managing projects preferred.
  • Strong field skills and experience (those with permits to conduct surveys for threatened or endangered wildlife species preferred).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (experience preparing technical reports for California Environmental Quality Act or National Environmental Policy Act compliance preferred). Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Willingness to travel to and from project sites throughout California and beyond, including those requiring overnight stays of up to a week at a time.
  • Willingness to work a flexible and irregular schedule, including many early mornings and some nights and weekends.
  • Ability to effectively manage logistics associated with safely and independently accessing and working at remote field sites.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
  • Ability to be flexible, open minded, and reason logically.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and consistently demonstrate professionalism.
  • Must reside in the greater Fresno / Clovis region.
  • Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

About Colibri

Colibri (www.colibri-ecology.com) is a small consulting firm based in Fresno, California that specializes in helping project proponents comply with the Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws and regulations that protect native plants, animals, habitats, and ecosystems.  We work throughout California and across the nation but focus on the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills and mountains.  Colibri provides its full-time employees with competitive salaries, health and dental insurance coverage, 401(k) contributions and profit sharing, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and professional learning opportunities.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $153,000 / year

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should respond by submitting a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to: admin@colibri-ecology.com.

 

4 April, 2024: Recovery Ecology Post Doctoral Associate, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Our burrowing owl team is seeking a post-doctoral associate. 

https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/17257

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Melissa Merrick mmerrick@sdzwa.org.

4 April, 2024: On Call Wildlife Biologist, Nomad Ecology, LLC

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 for public review documents, and Geographic Information System services. Our business focuses on two general areas: utility infrastructure projects (water, power, and gas) 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 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 an on-call 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, however the main role the biologist will fill is assisting with baseline and impact assessments and biological monitoring. 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 independently in remote locations, but must be comfortable working in a team setting as well. 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

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.

  • 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 2 years 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.
  • 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. Nomad prioritizes our employees’ weekends and work / life balance.
  • Possess valid California driver’s license.
  • Access to a motor vehicle for work-related travel.
  • Ability to hike, occasionally on rugged terrain.
  • Ability to conduct surveys in swift 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 an on-call 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 up to a full-time schedule, to meet various project needs. The weekly work schedule will be flexible, but also dependent on project needs. If you have any specific schedule or commitment requirements, please include this information in your cover letter. The position will be supervised by Nomad’s principal wildlife biologists Meghan Bishop and Dana Terry. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a mid-level position. The Wildlife Biologist will serve a key role among Nomad’s small group of professionals. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with a pay range between $25 and $50 hourly. Based on performance and staffing needs, the oncall position has the potential to develop into a full-time position, if desired.

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.” Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Nomad Ecology, LLC is a Certified Microbusiness / Small Business and Woman and Minority Business Enterprise 

26 March, 2024: Wildlife Biologist, WRA, Northern CA

Wildlife Biologist 

  • WRA’s Compliance Monitoring Team specializes in project implementation, permitting compliance, monitoring, and reporting. The CM Team provides the last line of defense to ensure protectionary measures for special status species are carried out in accordance with resource agency permits, while simultaneously preserving project timeline and budget. WRA’s Compliance Specialists have created workflows and efficiencies that accomplish take-avoidance objectives while being minimally disruptive to the construction team before, during, and after build-out.  The CM team works with forepersons, laborers, project and construction managers, and regulators to anticipate and avoid potential problems before they happen.
  • We are looking to add a Wildlife Biologist/Junior Project Manager that is interested in learning how the science and regulatory policy converge in real-world scenarios. The successful candidate will work alongside the Compliance Monitoring Team Leader to support our current clients, oversee and manage compliance tasks and projects, have opportunities to play an active role in marketing, and interface with all the cogs in WRA’s compliance wheel.  Ideally, and over time, you will help grow the scope and scale of WRA’s compliance monitoring services.
  • The salary range for this position is $66,000 – $90,000 depending on experience.
  • You will have the option to work in person or on a hybrid remote/in-office schedule. The candidate will be within commuting distance to one of our three Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, and Emeryville) for office and field site visits. Occasional travel, night work, and seasonally long days in the field will also be required.