Wildlife Biologists and Botanists; NorCal

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We are an award‑winning California‑based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science‑based environmental and planning solutions that communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people‑centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place to Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

We are seeking Wildlife Biologists and Botanists (Northern California) for as‑needed support on projects throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento region, and northern Central Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for both early‑career and mid‑level biological consultants (2–5+ years) with field expertise in Northern California ecosystems to engage in high‑impact work on utility, infrastructure, and development projects.

• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and habitat evaluations for common and special‑status plant and wildlife species and map vegetation communities.
• Perform biological monitoring and provide compliance support during construction activities, and prepare compliance monitoring reports.
• Identify plant species using a dichotomous key, focusing on Bay Area and northern Central Valley botany.
• Map vegetation communities using standard mapping practices and identify sensitive vegetation communities.
• Survey, monitor, and assess habitats for special‑status species, including but not limited to the following:
  • California tiger salamander
  • San Joaquin kit fox
  • California‑red‑legged frog
  • Foothill yellow‑legged frog
  • Giant garter snake
  • Valley elderberry longhorn beetle
  • Western pond turtle
  • Vernal pool invertebrates
  • Burrowing owl
  • Swainson’s hawk
  • Special‑status bumble bee species
  • Special‑status bat species
  • Special‑status riparian bird species
  • Special‑status plant species
• Prepare preconstruction survey reports and other technical documentation.
• Track compliance with mitigation measures and permit conditions, maintaining accurate field reports and monitoring logs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide additional support to the Natural Resources Team as needed.
• Work independently or as a project/task lead depending on experience.
• Wetland delineation and regulatory permitting experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of biological fieldwork (required).
• Expertise in Bay Area and northern Central Valley ecosystems, including experience with compliance monitoring, habitat assessments, vegetation monitoring, and species‑specific surveys.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental laws, including but not limited to federal and state Endangered Species Acts, and the California Environmental Quality Act, as well as incidental take permits, Clean Water Act permits, Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, regulatory compliance oversight, and development/implementation of mitigation measures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing experience preparing field reports, monitoring logs, and preconstruction survey documentation.

• Prior approval through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or California Department of Fish and Wildlife as Designated Biologist, Species‑Specific Monitor or General Biological Monitor for any of the above listed species.
• Demonstrated experience with the species listed above, including surveying and monitoring in occupied habitats and securing project approvals.

The hourly rate for this as‑needed position ranges from $30.00–$45.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Entry‑level candidates will fall within the lower portion of the range, while more experienced professionals may be…