Biologist
Biologist
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Biologist II in our San Diego CA office serving areas in southern California including but not limited to San Diego Orange Los Angeles Imperial and Riverside Counties. This is a hybrid role.
This position would support numerous natural resource projects with a generalist focus including wildlife biology compliance construction monitoring and wildlife permitting. Primary duties include general biological surveys for wildlife plants and/or vegetation electronic data collection and preparation of technical reports. Additional duties may include assisting on listed species surveys conservation plans permit applications and habitat management plans or assisting with natural resources related field surveys. Experience with technical writing of environmental documents along with conducting general species surveys for avian (including nest searching) herp mammal and invertebrate species and/or experience conducting botany surveys and vegetation characterization and mapping desired.
Responsibilities will include:
- Perform assignments that require background in wildlife ecology and ecological processes as well as Endangered Species Act (ESA compliance).
- Conduct biological survey fieldwork as part of a team in coastal inland and desert environments which can include rugged terrain.
- Identify and record native and nonnative fauna and/or flora in field.
- Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data as needed.
- Prepare writing assignments including completing survey reports Biological Technical Reports Mitigation and Monitoring Plans Biological Assessments and/or EIR/EIS sections.
- Possess some knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g. USACE USFWS BLM BOR CDFW RWQCB and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g. NEPA CEQA ESA CESA CFGC CWA and CCA as well as knowledge of regional conservation planning (i.e. MSCP MHCP MSHCP) and apply to assigned tasks.
- Work under supervision of a project manager or seniorlevel team member.
- Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
- Occasional travel may be required
About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a welldeveloped worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industryleading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our awardwinning technical excellence leadingedge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wideranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOMs Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment social equity and governance (ESG. We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in related field (biology ecology etc..
- 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in natural resources.
- Valid driver license required and must be able to safely drive to job sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in related field.
- Prior consulting experience preferred but nonconsultant candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience with energy and utility companies specifically Southern California Edison P66 Shell PCEC and Chevron is desired.
- Experience with flora and fauna in California and southwest U.S. preferred.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done.
- Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects as needed.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word Excel and PowerPoint; Ability to create and maintain tracking spreadsheets and documents
- Well versed in ESA regulations.
- Data management experience including electronic data collection in field managing large data sets programming and/or web development including experience with field data collection tools such as Pendragon and Fulcrum.
- Experience with protocol wildlife surveys specialstatus plant surveys habitat assessments and/or wildlife tracking.
- Experience in biological survey fieldwork including vegetation monitoring utilizing lineintercept transect and/or Releve methods.
Additional Information :
- Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
