On-Call Wildlife Biologist: Santa Cruz and Monterey counties

What You Will Do

• Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Surveys may include walking transects, mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or collecting specimens, and identifying animals by sight and sound.
• Perform environmental compliance monitoring, preconstruction clearance surveys, and environmental awareness training. Coordinate with construction crews.
• Evaluate project plans in coordination with the task lead for determining potential impacts on special-status species and other biological resources.
• Prepare daily field notes summarizing field survey results, monitoring responsibilities, and compliance with environmental permits.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or other related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience with biological monitoring, construction monitoring, field surveys for special-status species and natural communities and habitats in and around Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Experience conducting surveys and monitoring for special-status amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, including species of the Zayante Sandhills and Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Federal and state permits for listed or endangered wildlife.
• Nesting bird/raptor survey experience.
• Experience with monitoring construction crews and overseeing environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel, data entry and formatting, GPS technology, and data collection in the field.

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Pay Range:
The final pay is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, location, and contract provisions. The pay range for this position is $55,424.00 - $ for full-time employment.