Job Postings

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

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

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

2 June, 2026:  MSHCP Compliance Manager, Riverside County Transportation Commission

MSHCP Compliance Manager

Full-Time Position with Full Benefits

Salary Range: $12,273 – $16,569 per month

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Compliance Manager. This role supports the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) in implementing one of the nation’s largest habitat conservation plans—protecting 146 species across 500,000 acres while supporting responsible regional development.

Position Overview

The MSHCP Compliance Manager leads the RCA’s permitting compliance team, oversees JPR/HANS application review, guides public agencies and applicants, drafts policy updates, manages consultant contracts, and presents to boards and committees. The role requires high-level collaboration, technical expertise, and leadership in implementing the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Planning, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
  • Seven (7) years of professional experience in natural resource management, wildlife management, or regional conservation planning.
  • Experience with the Western Riverside County MSHCP is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

  • State and federal environmental regulations including CEQA, NEPA, ESA, Clean Water Act, and CA Fish and Game Code.
  • Ability to manage complex regional conservation and permitting issues.
  • Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and present to boards and agencies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong project management, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates in a professional office setting requiring regular computer use, mobility between work areas, and occasional travel. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and work in standard office conditions with moderate noise levels.

Summary of Benefits

  • CalPERS Retirement: Classic 2.7% @ 55 / PEPRA 2% @ 62
  • Up to $1,938.10/month toward medical plans, effective July 1
  • Dental & Vision fully paid by RCTC
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(a) Money Purchase Plan & 457 Deferred Compensation
  • 13 Paid Holidays/Year, Vacation & Sick Leave
  • 9/80 Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Transportation Assistance Programs

How to Apply

An RCTC employment application and resume must be submitted by the application deadline. For a full job description, more details, and to apply, please visit https://www.rctc.org/employment/  

2 June, 2026:  Wildlife Biologist, Compliance Specialist, WRA, Inc., Bay Area, CA

Apply directly here. 
 
WRA’s Compliance Monitoring Team was founded in 2019. We work on approximately 50 projects per year throughout Northern California. Our projects are diverse and include wetland and marsh restoration, riparian restoration, and various marine projects throughout the San Francisco Bay. We are seeking a full-time Wildlife Biologist to join our team.   
As a Wildlife Biologist on the Compliance Monitoring Team at WRA, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage a team of individuals in support of construction projects throughout permit implementation. Your role will involve managing field staff, training, mentoring junior biologists, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. In addition, you will be supporting bidding on projects in the construction phase and coordinating directly with internal project managers and principals as well as external clients.  
 
To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within approximately 45 minutes of one of our Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, or Emeryville). This position requires you to work at least part-time at one of WRA’s Bay Area offices, though you will not be required to be in the office every day. Additionally, a portion of your job is seasonally field-based, and you will be expected to be on-site throughout Northern California at varying times of day for compliance monitoring, field surveys, and client and regulatory agency meetings. Peak construction occurs roughly between June and November each year. During the busy season, usually two to three days of field work will be required, with the potential for night and/or weekend work. Additional flexibility with scheduling is available between December and April. 
In this role, you will be: 
  • Managing the compliance monitoring stage of multiple projects concurrently, including managing compliance monitoring staff, their schedules, duties, and project reporting.  
  • Working with WRA team leaders, project managers, and field staff to maintain, document, and report on permit compliance through project implementation. 
  • Work directly with clients to strategically navigate permit compliance requirements during project implementation.  
  • Training and mentoring field staff on natural resource protection means and measures based on best available science. 
  • Lead and report on surveys for various species and sensitive habitats during various project phases, including project implementation. 
  • Author, conduct, and maintain records for awareness training on species, safety, and compliance monitoring for biologists and project personnel.  
  • Providing creative strategies and recommendations for avoiding and minimizing project effects on sensitive wildlife and habitats.  
  • Preparing scopes of work and supporting competitive proposal efforts.   
  • Working collaboratively on sustainable business practices that align with firm Mission and Vision.   
  • Other duties as assigned. 
Requirements:  
  • Degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field. 
  • 5-8 years of professional experience in wildlife biology, ecological consulting, and compliance monitoring on construction projects. 
  • Extensive knowledge of California’s wildlife species, habitats, and applicable state and federal regulations. 
  • Proven experience with project implementation, including fieldwork, staff management, and reporting. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a lay audience. 
  • Project and/or task management experience, including staffing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams throughout the firm. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new project management and field data systems quickly. 
  • Experience using or managing tasks in project tracking and communication platforms such as VantagePoint, Asana, or similar tools.  
  • Willingness and availability to accept field shifts when other staff are unavailable, including nights and weekends.  
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, especially when managing multiple projects with shifting field logistics and deadlines.  
  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, with experience preparing Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), conducting safety briefings, and contributing to incident reporting and investigations as needed.  
  • Scientific curiosity and wonder for the natural world. 
  • Analytical mindset and ability to find creative solutions. 
  • Strong leadership skills. 
  • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation (while WRA has fleet vehicles that can be reserved for field use, during busy field seasons a truck may not always be available) and willingness to travel to field sites and meetings. 
  • The ability to walk, hike, and work outside for long periods of time. 
Desired but not required skills: 
  • Federal Recovery permit, and/or State MOU, or equivalent experience.    
  • Previous agency approvals as CDFW Designated Biologist, or USFWS Approved Biologist. 
  • Command of environmental permitting processed including USFWS, CDFW, and CEQA 
  • Published research or contributions to scientific literature in the field of wildlife biology 
WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff that maps salary bands and is informed by market data. Our leveling system is dependent on years of relevant industry experience, education, and the level of responsibility and autonomy at which you’re expected to operate. 
 
*The salary range for this position is $98,000-$126,000 which  2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. 
 
Who are we? 
WRA’s an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, and we aim to leave the lands we love better than we found them.  
 
Our clients and partners hire us because we’re skilled at navigating through challenging projects involving wildlands, parks, community spaces, and infrastructure. We bring more than four decades of expertise, long-standing relationships, and connections to our local communities to make sure that projects are pursued in responsible ways where both people and the environment thrive.  
 
As an organization, we believe that independence and interdependence are not mutually exclusive. We invest in systems, processes, and employee programs to support our staff’s collective engagement and success. At the same time, we encourage our employees to operate with an ownership mindset, taking responsibility for outcomes and being true to our commitments.  
 
WRA’s company vision is to cultivate a sustainable future where people and the environment thrive, and that effort starts first with our staff. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and we have developed flexible policies, internal practices, and are investing in programs that prioritize learning and sustainability. We aim to create conditions that allow employees to prioritize their families, lead healthy and balanced lives, and to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We believe that by creating an exceptional workplace, our employees will be able to do their best work and be able to meaningfully contribute to the sustainability of the environment and the communities in which we live. 
 
WRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 

2 June, 2026:  Preserve Manager, Center for Natural Lands Management, Sacramento/Davis

The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) has an open Preserve Manager position in northern California (Sacramento/Davis area).
 

2 June, 2026:  Manager of Conservation Programs, Ducks Unlimited, Rancho Cordova

Western Region – California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking qualified candidates for a second Manager of Conservation Programs position for its California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona conservation program.  The position will be stationed in DU’s Western Regional Office in Rancho Cordova, California.  This Manager will work closely with the other Manager of Conservation Programs to oversee the five geographically based Conservation Area Teams that develop and deliver DU’s conservation work in key landscapes within this four-state area.  DU is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to become part of the Western Region’s team of biologists, engineers, fund-raisers, and other professionals, and to help lead, develop, grow, and implement DU’s conservation efforts in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona. 

Qualifications

DU is seeking well-organized individuals with proven abilities in leadership, program management, partnership development and stewardship, strategic and business planning, budget and personnel administration, and programmatic fundraising.  Program and staff supervisory experience are highly desirable. A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required, and an advanced degree in ecology, biology, or environmental sciences is preferred.  A waterfowl biology and wetland ecology background is highly desirable.  Relevant experience in wetland restoration, working landscape conservation, and wildlife habitat management is required.  Applicants must have knowledge of state and federal land conservation programs, grant opportunities, and relevant policies and regulations.  Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are required.  Proven grant writing, editing, and administration skills are required, as is a track record in successful partnership building.  Experience working with volunteers, board members, and donors is beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will report to the Director of Conservation Programs (DCP).  Specific duties include:

  • Coordinate with other Manager of Conservation Programs to provide comprehensive management of the overall program and to collectively communicate activities, issues, opportunities, and program status to the DCP.
  • Serve as member of the Western Region’s Conservation Management Team and regularly coordinate with other conservation managers (biological, engineering, environmental compliance, and conservation services). Work on strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing issues as requested by the Western Region’s Conservation Leadership Team.  
  • Directly supervise multiple biologists. Provide leadership, strategic vision, management oversight, and technical assistance.
  • Provide guidance and support to biologists to assist them with building, growing, and implementing effective and sustainable conservation programs.
  • Work closely with other Manager of Conservation Programs and Conservation Area Teams to identify staffing needs so the DCP and the Director of Engineering Services can adequately forecast and apply resources as needed.
  • Coordinate with other Manager of Conservation Programs and Conservation Area Teams to ensure that quarterly revenue and workload projections are submitted on time and are accurate. Resolve any issues to ensure that reliable revenue and workload information is conveyed to the DCP.
  • Regularly monitor budget projections and coordinate with other Manager of Conservation Programs and Conservation Area Teams to ensure projections are updated and reliable.
  • Coordinate with other Manager of Conservation Programs and biologists to ensure that budgeted acreage and revenue projections are met for the fiscal year.
  • Coordinate end of fiscal year habitat delivery reporting with biologists and GIS staff.
  • Provide quality assurance and quality control for proposal submittals and grant administration.
  • Manage contracts and coordinate with individual staff for programmatic agreements that cover multiple conservation areas.
  • Work cooperatively with DU’s communications team to regularly produce outreach and marketing materials highlighting DU’s conservation work.
  • Work closely with DU’s Development and Ecological Goods and Services staff to identify and develop appropriate funding opportunities that support DU’s conservation work.
  • Secure funding and deliver direct, on-the-ground conservation projects as needed within the region, including wetland restoration/enhancement and land management practices.
  • Attend professional meetings within the region and in other locations in the U.S. to represent DU and deliver presentations or support as needed.
  • Conduct other duties as assigned that are deemed necessary to fulfill DU’s mission of wetland conservation.

Candidate must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight travel. The position/s will require occasional outside work, possibly in inclement weather, and may require physical exertion or lifting as needed.

Salary Range:  $115,000-$130,000 commensurate with experience.

The position will remain open until filled.  Interviews to begin in June 2026. To apply, send a cover letter and resume, by mail or e-mail to:

Maria Camacho, Executive Assistant

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Western Regional Office

3074 Gold Canal Drive

Rancho Cordova, CA  95670

Email: mcamacho@ducks.org

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

12 May, 2026:  Conservation Associate, San Mateo Resource Conservation District, Half Moon Bay, CA

Organization: San Mateo Resource Conservation District
 
Job title: Conservation Associate
 
 
Pay range: $33.50 – 38.70 per hour
 
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
 
Deadline: June 7, 2026
 
Brief description: San Mateo RCD is looking for a Conservation Associate to join our team working to improve habitat and protect water resources. In this role, you’ll assist with conservation projects and other efforts to help people manage their natural resources. Example projects include enhancing creek and wetland habitat, removing barriers to fish migration, managing vegetation, improving water storage and conservation, and other activities that benefit wildlife and people. This position often works with an array of internal staff as well as outside organizations, government agency staff, and public and private landowners. Learn more sanmateorcd.org/job.

11 May, 2026:  Environmental Review Analyst, El Dorado Irrigation District

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eid/jobs/5334577/environmental-review-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

11 May, 2026:  Associate Biologist (on call), Stantec

https://stantec.jobs/jobs/?q=1005751

11 May, 2026:  Senior Biologist (on call), Stantec

https://stantec.jobs/jobs/?q=1005762

30 April, 2026:  Associate or Senior Biologist/Regulatory Specialist (Folsom, Irvine, or San Diego, CA), Dokken Engineering

Dokken’s Environmental Division is seeking an Associate and/or Senior Biologist/Regulatory Specialist in one of the following California offices: Folsom, Irvine, San Diego.

At Dokken, you would help shape public infrastructure that protects natural resources and improves communities across California. Dokken provides environmental clearances, permits, and designs for important local, state, and federally funded projects including trails, roads, bridges, water facilities, transit systems, and other public works facilities.

Our environmental team works on projects where your wildlife biology and regulatory expertise directly influences habitat conservation, species protection, and creative infrastructure designs. We have a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture where your curiosity is encouraged, your ideas matter, and you can grow your career at the pace that suits you while making a real impact on the places people live, travel, and explore.

Dokken’s in-house environmental team consists of biologists, arborists, archaeologists, noise/air experts, environmental planners, GIS professionals, and regulatory permitting specialists.

Core Job Responsibilities:

  • Progress projects through the environmental process
  • Prepare environmental technical reports including, but not limited to, Biological Reports, Biological Assessments, Water Quality Assessments, and CEQA and NEPA environmental documents. Prepare Caltrans formatted NEPA technical studies.
  • Prepare regulatory permit applications and secure environmental permits
  • Conduct biology field surveys: habitat mapping, wetland delineations, nesting bird surveys, special-status species assessments, restoration monitoring, and more
  • Develop and implement mitigation and monitoring reporting programs
  • Prepare project exhibits on ArcGIS Pro
  • Visit construction projects to oversee compliance with environmental commitments
  • Assist with habitat restoration plans
  • Prepare pieces of proposals for new projects
  • Collaborate with clients, regulatory authorities, environmental and engineering team members, and subconsultants

Critical Traits & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Driven and takes initiative
  • Problem solver and strong critical thinking skills
  • Curious with a desire to continuously learn
  • Good attention to detail
  • Effective technical writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of BA or BS in environmental studies/science, biology, or related field
  • Associate position: 5-15 years of relevant experience, preferably in California
  • Senior position: 10-20 years of relevant experience, preferably in California
  • Applicants must have substantial experience with:
    • Federal and California environmental laws (i.e., CEQA and NEPA, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, CA Fish and Game Code, etc.)
    • Preparing complex biological documentation
    • U.S. Fish and Wildlife and/or CA Department of Fish and Wildlife species consultations
    • Preparing and securing regulatory permits for water resources
  • CA driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

  • Will sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a workday
  • Will use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a regular basis
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
  • Work indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work can be in remote or urban environments
  • Usually work near others, such as in a shared office space
  • Occasionally wear protective gear, such as a hard hat
  • Sometimes work in noisy or distracting work environments
  • Occasionally travel to project sites by automobile, train, and/or airplane
  • Occasionally work from a vehicle while at project sites

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Compensation:

  • Associate Biologist/Regulatory Specialist: $75,000 – $115,000
  • Senior Biologist/Regulatory Specialist: $95,000 – $130,000
  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous, industry-leading employer match of 9% and participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Wellness Program
  • Employer-paid life Insurance and long-term disability insurance

Location: Folsom, Irvine, or San Diego California offices, potential for up to 2 days/week remote

Schedule: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (times flexible)

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@dokkenengineering.com

Date posted: 4/29/2026                                                         

End Post: When position is filled

28 April, 2026:  Project Data Scientist, Natural History Museum of LA County 

The Community Science team is hiring a Project Data Scientist to support our work on human-wildlife interactions, environmental justice, animal behavior, biodiversity monitoring, and more. We are looking for someone who is skilled in data management and analysis and has experience working with communities. This position is open to applicants at the postdoc level OR who have completed a master’s with a heavy data science focus, and is intended to be primarily in-person at the museum. 

13 April, 2026: Project Biologist, WRA, Bay Area, CA

Apply directly here. 

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 and south) 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. 

In this role, you will be:

  • Monitoring construction crews, occasionally working night shifts
  • Doing occasional physical labor
  • Spending full days (sometimes 12 or more hours) in the field
  • Completing daily paperwork on time and with high attention to detail
  • Interfacing and communicating effectively and professionally with crews, clients, and project managers

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field OR relevant professional experience
  • Willingness to work night shifts
  • Ability to work outside for long periods of time
  • Steel-toed boots
  • Willingness to work in construction environments where safety, schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities
  • Commitment to working extended hours, up to six days a week, per project needs
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate skillfully, confidently, and with high emotional intelligence 
  • Ability to provide training to groups
  • Technological aptitude and willingness to learn new software programs
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Special consideration will be given to applicants who have the following experience: 

  • SWPP implementation or monitoring (QSP)
  • Fish salvages
  • Acoustic monitoring
  • Air quality monitoring
  • Grade checking and/or RTK proficiency 
  • Protocol-level Ridgway’s and/or black rail surveys
  • Protocol-level rare plant surveys
  • HAZWOPER certification
  • Extensive experience with California tiger salamander (including adult handles and burrow excavation experience)

Who are we?

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

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

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

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

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

27 March, 2026: Biologist/Ecologist, MIG, Inc., San Jose, CA
MIG, Inc. is a national firm specializing in environmental planning, design, communications, management, science, and technology. We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives, and our shared vision is of a world where people, communities, and ecosystems thrive. For over 40 years, MIG has engaged the talents and vitality of top professionals who plan, design, and sustain communities that connect people to the environment and to each other. Our team members are passionate about their work and share a common desire to engage closely with our clients and the communities impacted by our work.

We are seeking an experienced, mid-level Biologist/Ecologist to join our California biological resources team in our San Jose office. Applicants who reside in the South Bay or Peninsula area will be prioritized. This position is an excellent growth opportunity with flexibility for part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate’s preference and availability. This position will begin as mostly field-based to support long-term monitoring projects with the potential to incorporate office responsibilities, depending on the candidate. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule, but some in-person work will be required to complete project work, and for learning and team-building opportunities. 

 
Responsibilities – What You’ll Accomplish
  • Project Work: You will work individually or with a team on projects that focus on the southern San Francisco Bay Area but may also occur throughout California. Depending on skills and experience, you can expect to work on:
    • Biological construction monitoring for special-status species and habitats
    • Focused field surveys for special-status species
    • Habitat assessments and site surveys in a variety of ecosystems
    • Focused surveys for special-status species
    • Biological Assessments in support of Biological Opinions
    • CEQA/NEPA biological impact analyses
    • Caltrans biological documents
    • Construction monitoring and nesting bird surveys
    • Jurisdictional waters/wetland delineations and regulatory permitting
    • Data collection, reporting, and field mapping. Report preparation for technical biology reports and CEQA/NEPA documents
  • Supporting Project Management: As you gain experience, you will build project management and marketing skills by assisting with scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and client communications, as well as interacting with client and agency staff.
  • Project Types: You will be involved in field work and reporting supporting environmental compliance for public and private-sector clients. Our projects include infrastructure, institutional facilities, parks and recreation, and private development.
  • Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team to conduct a variety of field surveys and assessments and prepare biological reports and biological resource sections of environmental documents. This team specializes in finding solutions to complex technical and regulatory environments in planning, design, and management of the built and natural environment.
  • Field work may require some travel, evening, and weekend work, to maintain project schedules or meet deadlines. MIG encourages a sustainable and healthy work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.
Experience and Qualifications for Success – What We’d Like to See
As a successful candidate, you will be able to manage time and competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field (a Master’s degree in a complementary field is a plus).
• Experience sufficient for CDFW approval as a qualified biologist, designated biologist, or biological monitor for San Francisco Bay Area special-status species at construction monitoring projects as defined in Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and related permitting documents.
• Experience with San Francisco Bay Area aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species surveys with an emphasis on special-status species including nesting birds, San Francisco dusky footed woodrat, California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake, western pond turtle, spadefoot, roosting bats, and a variety of fish and rare plant species.
• Capabilities with office and field applications including the Microsoft Office Suite and field-based data collection apps such as ESRI Field Maps, Survey 123, Avenza, or Gaia. Ability to work with various file formats (e.g., KMZ, shapefile, PDF) to navigate and collect data.
• Relevant experience in environmental consulting, natural resource planning and management, or a closely related field. Experience coordinating project schedules and workflow a plus, but not required.
• You are professional and organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• You can safely conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions as necessary.
• You have excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including the ability to convey technical information in a clear, concise manner.
• You are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others, but can also work well independently.
How to Apply
If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets, and you are passionate about improving the communities and environments in which we recreate, live, and work, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume and a descriptive cover letter (PDFs preferred) to careers@migcom.com.
MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, partial cell phone reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position and eligible for overtime. The pay range for the full-time position with benefits is $40-$50/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience. The pay range for part-time positions with no benefits is $50-100/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience.
 
Additional info:
Pay range: $40-$100 / hour
Location: San Jose, CA or the South Bay or Peninsula area 
Deadline: Open until filled
Direct link: https://www.migcom.com/job_listing/biologist-ecologist-san-jose 
Please apply by emailing resume and cover letter in PDF form to careers@migcom.com

27 March, 2026: Wildlife Biologist, NCRM

This position involves surveying and monitoring special-status species for environmental compliance projects. The role includes collecting and analyzing biological data to evaluate project-level impacts and ensure that potential environmental impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated.

The position may also include Forestry Technician fieldwork in support of Timber Harvest Plans (THPs) and other forest management activities.

Key Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

  • Conduct Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) surveys and monitoring
  • Maintain a rodent colony and feed live mice for NSO survey work
  • Research agency records, databases, scientific literature, and GIS data to inform assessments
  • Perform field observations, identification, and monitoring of wildlife and vegetation, including:
    • Special-status species
    • Bird identification by sight and sound
    • Habitat assessments and vegetation mapping
    • GPS/GIS data collection and mapping
  • Interpret and apply sensitive species survey protocols
  • Prepare and compile technical reports summarizing survey findings
  • Conduct environmental compliance monitoring and documentation
  • Perform QA/QC on compliance documentation
  • Collaborate with foresters and construction teams to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Complete assignments on time or proactively communicate delays
  • Take initiative and seek opportunities for increased responsibility

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to safely navigate steep, remote terrain in adverse weather conditions, often for extended hours
  • Willingness to work independently or in small teams, including conducting nighttime field surveys
  • Ability to perform biological field assessments under variable conditions
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads, environments, and project requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in complex situations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, or willingness to develop them
  • Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to support clear recommendations
  • Strong time management, organization, and follow-through skills
  • Ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Basic GIS skills for data research, analysis, and mapping

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications

  • Experience mediating conflicts among stakeholders in the field
  • Experience conducting biological surveys for:
    • Spotted owl
    • Migratory nesting birds (including raptors)
    • Special-status amphibians (Rana species)
    • Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
  • Experience using specialized forestry/field equipment (e.g., relaskop, prism, diameter tape, clinometer, laser, chainsaw, ATV)
  • Experience with:
    • Plant, stream, or jurisdictional water inspections
    • Construction monitoring
    • Invasive species management
    • Wildlife handling
    • California General Permit and SWPPP inspections

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.

Certifications & Licenses

  • Valid California Driver’s License
  • Clean driving record

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt position offering a competitive hourly rate of $28–$35/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Education assistance
  • Dependent care support
  • Other statutory benefits

How to Apply

Please submit the following via email:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three professional references (who can attest to your abilities)

Send applications to: Heidi McKeown (hmckeown@ncrm.com)

 

27 March, 2026: Seasonal botany work, Willamette National Forest

2 March, 2026: Senior Biologist, RECON Environmental

RECON Environmental is a small company of specialists representing one of the most established environmental consulting service firms in the Southwest. We are employee-owned and hard-working, but with a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right candidate a team-oriented, caring environment, which is client-focused, flexible, and always striving to provide high quality service to our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly talented Senior Biologist to serve as a key member of our Biology and Regulatory Permitting Groups in San Diego, California. This position will be responsible for the management of projects and contracts involving biological and aquatic resources, with a focus on project delivery, technical proposal preparation, client relations, and business development. Will be responsible for preparation of biological technical reports, aquatic resource delineation reports, and related studies that are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations for a variety of project scopes and clients. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of completing and/or overseeing biological field studies; aquatic resource delineations; preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, and budgets; and training and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

    • Ability to successfully manage biology-related contracts and projects for government agencies and private developers, including development of scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule.

    • Serve as a primary author of environmental documents, including biological technical reports, post-survey reports, aquatic resource delineation reports, and/or permit applications.

    • Lead and oversee teams conducting biological field studies such as vegetation mapping, aquatic resource delineations, protocol wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, and rare plant surveys.

    • Solid understanding of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to biological resources, including Federal and California Endangered Species Act, Natural Communities Conservation Planning Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code.

    • Liaison with clients, agencies, and consultant team members, including sub-consultants.

    • Mentoring and training junior staff.

    • Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work.

Skills/Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in biology, Botany, Field Ecology, Environmental Science, or related environmental technical discipline plus 8 years of experience, or BA/BS with 12 years’ relevant experience.

    • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and produce a high volume of accurate work.

    •  Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA. Possession of federal survey permits highly desirable (coastal California gnatcatcher and/or quino checkerspot and other species).

    • Must have knowledge of local habitats and sensitive plant and animal species.

    • Must have good understanding of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to biological resources.

    • Knowledge of threatened and endangered species and relevant issues as they relate to southern California.

    • Knowledge of the federal and California Endangered Species Act.

    • Knowledge of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code is desirable.

    • Experience conducting aquatic resource delineations that are compliant with federal and state standards and protocols.

    • Require experience using handheld GPS devices.

    • Must be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable doing strenuous hiking and working in remote areas. Experience driving 4-wheel-drive vehicle through rough terrain (requires valid driver’s license).

    • Attention to detail; professional demeanor. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.

    • Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask as well as be able to work in a team environment with a variety of project members.

Why Join RECON Environmental?

    • ESOP Ownership – become a shareholder and directly benefit from company success.

    • Top Workplace 2020-2025 – ranked #5 among small companies in San Diego, with a focus on work/life flexibility.

    • Supportive Culture – we value work/life balance, inclusion, and environmental stewardship.

    • Meaningful Work – contribute to projects that restore habitats, protect endangered species, and shape sustainable communities.

What We Offer

    • Collaborative, mission-driven culture.

    • Flexible work schedule and supportive environment.

    • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

    • Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) matching, ESOP.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to ads@reconenvironmental with ‘Sr Biologist” in the subject line.

RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets    

Salary Range: $47.00 – $60.00 DOE, hourly position.

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