On-Call Biologist | CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager I

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $22 - $35 per hour based on experience

Work is anticipated to occur in the following counties: Fresno, Mariposa, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Amador, Merced, and San Joaquin.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Biologist will perform biological surveys and monitoring in the field on an as-needed basis. Some desktop responsibilities may be incorporated into the position depending on needs, but the position is mostly field based.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments

• Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented

• Work will primarily be field based; successful applicants should be capable of working long days in the field throughout the year, including single- and multi-day assignments

• Botanical surveys for qualified applicants (botanical experience not required, but is a plus)

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline

• Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna

• Minimum of 3 months previous experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys

• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies

• Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

• Ability to identify California bird species by sight and sound

• Ability to identify California reptile and amphibian species

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to perform field and desktop work independently

• Good communication skills, strong writing and editing skills

• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

• Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

• Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain

• Experience in construction monitoring and surveying for nesting birds is a plus

• Botanical survey experience and familiarity using a dichotomous key to identify plant species is a plus

• Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is a plus

• Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews a plus