Field Biologist (On-Call)
Field Biologist (On-Call)
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$ 21 - 35
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Job Description
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning permitting remediation and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and costeffective solutions.
Kleinfelder is seeking a field biologist to join our team as flex staff. Candidates residing in Northern California will be prioritized. This position will remotely report to supervisors based in the Oakland Sacramento Chico or San Francisco CA office.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with environmental regulatory compliance for clients through protected species surveys compliance monitoring and documenting compliance activities through written logs and reports. Field work may include physically challenging outdoor conditions regular travel to project sites and occasional overnight stays
- Performing accurate and detailed biological resource accounts by synthesizing onsite survey findings and desktop resources
- Conducting focused and general preconstruction surveys (e.g. nesting birds rare plants amphibians)
- Demonstrating strong technical and academic expertise in applied biological sciences (e.g. herpetology terrestrial biology ornithology botany)
- Effectively solving problems and adapting to various challenges
- Communicating clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally
- Maintaining a satisfactory driving record and successfully completing a background check
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree in biology or a related field; masters degree candidates also encouraged to apply
Required Skills and Experience:
- 0 3 years of relevant experience with a preference for candidates with 2 seasons of field experience
- Comfortable working in physically demanding outdoor environments and conditions with expectation of regular travel to project sites including overnight stays
- Strong technical and academic background in applied biological sciences (e.g. herpetology terrestrial biology ornithology botany).
- Knowledge of Bay Area and Central Valley protected species and their habitats a plus
- Familiarity with federal and State regulations governing management of natural resources in California
- Possess CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit or have sufficient experience amassed to apply for the permit within 1 year
- Effective problemsolving ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office and iPads including the use of ArcGIS applications for the purpose of navigation and data collection
- The ability to work both independently and with a team
- Must have a satisfactory driving record and complete a background check
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Prior experience in natural resource consulting
- Extensive familiarity with California flora and fauna
- Extensive field work throughout northern California (anticipate overnight travel at least 50% of time)
- Experience monitoring or surveying for nesting birds
- Experience in regulatory agency permit preparation and impact analyses
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive crossdisciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problemsolvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Hourly range: $21.09 35.22.
Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelderis an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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