[Hiring] On-call Biologist @Stantec

Role Description

This is for a casual, as needed position in our Sacramento, California office. Stantec is seeking entry-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working in California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The position may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The position will be remote however the nearest office will be Sacramento.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations.
• Perform as-needed biological support, primarily field-based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience.
• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, such as:
  • Nesting bird surveys
  • Vegetation community assessments
  • Wetland delineation and classification
  • Special-status plant and wildlife surveys
  • Compliance monitoring
• Communicate with your team, team leads, project manager, and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Prepare daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Identify and support environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

• Strong skills as a self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Provide support in delivering high-quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with biological fieldwork, such as:
  • Nesting bird surveys
  • Vegetation community assessments
  • Wetland delineations
  • Special-status plant and wildlife surveys
  • Restoration monitoring
  • Biological monitoring during construction activities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Preferred but not required:
  • Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience
  • Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
  • Nesting bird survey experience
  • Special-status species survey experience
  • Botany experience
  • Wetland delineation experience
  • 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Requirements

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health saving accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year.
• Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to:
  • 401(k) plans
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.