On-Call Biologist

Wildlife Biologist – California – Multiple Locations – Sonoma, CA – Indeed.com

Working as a wildlife biologist in California? Perhaps you are seeking a change. Here are a few biology opportunities for you to investigate with Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. We are winning, we are growing, and we are hiring. We have a cool, family oriented culture and we would like for you to consider applying your biological passion as a new team member._ We are seeking California biologists with experience in field wildlife biology and/or technical report writing. Is that you? As a wildlife biologist, you will have the opportunity to work remotely and across multiple regions of the state. Sorry, applicants outside of California do not qualify._

This position requires competence in identifing specific species and have skills writing biological resources assessments (BRA), both CEQA and NEPA. Additionally, you will need experience in surveying and monitoring plant and animal species. (What’s in your wallet? …sorry, we couldn’t resist.)

We are also looking for botanists with wetland experience. Our team provides environmental planning documents, studies, and reviews, along with a full suite of field environmental services. Join our family culture! You are not just a name on a spreadsheet at Soar Environmental, make your voice heard as a valued team member who will be appreciated, inspired to grow into a full-time position, and passionate about this work.

What assignments will you have?

A potential assignment could be managing a BRA from desktop research to field survey and writing the technical report.

Our needs include experienced biologists conducting fieldwork to provide monitoring reports and working with construction crews to maintain compliance with permits and regulations. Do you have at least two monitoring projects under your belt?

Additionally, our specialists will implement Mitigation Measures and permit Conditions listed in USFWS, USACE, SWRCB, and CDFW opinions and/or permits. A strong candidate must demonstrate positive relationships with local agencies and provide evidence of strong technical and analytical skills, experience with special-status species native to California. Perhaps now is the time for you to make the switch to Soar Environmental Consulting! Check us out!

Relevant Experience:

The following experience is valuable but not necessarily required.

• Demonstrated Survey or Monitoring experience with: California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, kangaroo rats, desert tortoise, California red-legged frog, Swainson’s hawk, or nesting birds.
• Ability to identify special-status wildlife and plant species in the field, and experience handling wildlife species.
• Burrow and den excavations.
• Experience using ArcGIS Collector or Field Maps applications in the field.
• Wildlife exclusion fence (WEF) monitoring or installation.
• Conducting wetland delineations.

Responsibilities include:

• Technical report writing experience – But don’t let this stop you if you are new to this work. We are seeking all wildlife biologists who can fit all or part of these responsiblities in this posting.
• Conducting surveys for biological resources.
• Construction monitoring for biological resources.
• Field site visits, following survey protocols.
• Coordinating with construction teams regarding schedules & compliance.
• Working as an integral part of a large, diverse team.
• Providing timely project deliverables to the project manager.
• Providing quality control for habitat assessments and monitoring reports.
• Implementing appropriate protocols

Qualifications:

• California residents only.
• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science or related field.
• 2-3 + years of experience performing fieldwork in California
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• On-Call

Work Remotely:

• Yes, in California.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift

Location:

• Remote in California, please don’t apply if you are not in California. Applicants outside California do not qualify.

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

If you are passionate about the environment and ready to make an impact through your work as a Biologist, we invite you to apply today and join our fun, family oriented team that loves to bond and are dedicated to environmental work.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Work Location: Remote