[Hiring] Wildlife Biologist II @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking a Wildlife Biologist II - Field focused to join our Natural Resources team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering some of California's most impactful and transformative surface transportation projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise in wildlife biology while working on projects that shape the future of California's infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

This is a remote, part-time, on-call position that will support our transportation client. Ideally, candidates should be located in either Santa Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, and Santa Barbara.

• Biological compliance monitoring during active construction projects.
• Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
• Preparation of technical reports to document findings from surveys and monitoring.
• Preparation of other biological technical reports or permit application packages as needed.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with AECOM, client, and construction personnel.
• Organization of project files and tracking of project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related environmental science field.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in biological surveys and monitoring in California.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Independent travel will be required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable about common and special-status California wildlife species.
• Experience surveying and monitoring for special-status and protected species that may occur in Central California, such as:
  • Nesting birds
  • California condor
  • California red-legged frog
  • California tiger salamander
  • Tidewater goby
  • Western pond turtle
  • Swainson’s hawk
  • Burrowing owl
  • Yellow billed cuckoo
  • Snowy plover
  • Marbled murrelet
  • Monterey dusky footed woodrat
  • Steelhead
  • Green sturgeon
  • Coho salmon
  • Western bumble bee
  • Pallid bat
  • Smith’s blue butterfly
  • Monarch
  • And others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing with a proven ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Central Coast California plant identification skills.
• Experience conducting aquatic resources delineations is desired but not required.
• Significant experience supporting transportation projects is desired but not required.
• Experience on projects in California Coastal Commission justification, including experience with ESHA analysis, is desired but not required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits.
• Perks, flexible work options, well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.