Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Biologist AECOM Hybrid Portland, OR, US about

Job Description

AECOM
is seeking a
Wildlife Biologist (Biologist II) to join our Natural Resources team within AECOM’s Environmental Permitting & Planning group. This is a full-time, hybrid position that will be based out of our Portland, OR office.

In this role, you will conduct general wildlife surveys, protocol-level wildlife surveys, habitat mapping, and other field studies related to wildlife, vegetation, and wetlands using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be responsible for projects that involve biological resources inventories and impact analysis; innovative mitigation and conservation planning; multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists, planners, and restoration ecologists;

and creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Lead wildlife surveys, potentially including vegetation and habitat mapping, throughout a variety of ecosystems in Washington and Oregon.
• Conduct special-status species surveys according to agency-approved protocols.
• Manage field teams and data collected during field work to ensure completeness and compliance with the survey approach.
• Travel across the Pacific Northwest to conduct field work.
• Develop final reports that describe field techniques and results that meet agency requirements.
• Assist with local, state, and federal permitting efforts.
• Assist in the development of special-status species permitting documents (e.g., ESA Section 7 biological assessments; etc.)
• Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with diverse project teams, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction contractors, and specialists from a wide range of fields.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret ecological data, providing support for project reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of field observations and data collection processes.
• Utilize GIS software to map and analyze spatial data, develop survey plans, and contribute to habitat assessments and environmental impact studies.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Stay informed about current environmental regulations, conservation practices, and scientific advancements in the field.

Additional work or opportunities for skills development may include:

• Conduct review of technical reports prepared by others.
• Prepare field survey plans, including the development of novel approaches.
• Collaborate with co-workers, clients, agency representatives, and others to ensure that AECOM’s approach reflects the latest developments in the field.
• Interface with clients and/or agencies to ensure tasks are completed according to client requests and/or applicable agency standards.
• Assist in botanical surveys and/or wetland delineations and permitting.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, 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 award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex ...