On-call Biological Monitor/biologist - San Jose, United States - Alluvion Biological Consulting
3 weeks ago
Description
Alluvion Biological Consulting provides environmental solutions to meet natural resource challenges.We employ a team of highly trained biologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists and are equipped to offer a wide array of services throughout the state of California.
We are looking for an on-call biological monitoring to monitor construction activities.THE POSITION:
We have immediate openings for seasonal on-call biologist.
Duties include but not limited to conducting field studies, including nesting bird surveys, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring, water quality sampling, and will assist in the preparation of a variety of reports/technical studies, including wildlife survey reports, biological resources reports for compliance with CEQA/NEPA, biological assessments, and wildlife management plans.
Applicants should have a strong academic background, solid field experience, broad ecological knowledge, and experience in ecological consulting in California.
California Tiger Salamander (CTS)and other HERPS experience a plus. Good Technical writing ability and good communication skills are a must.
This position will sometimes require navigating varying and rugged terrain safely and working alone in a variety of weather conditions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field
- Experience identifying plant and wildlife species in the field
- A background in ecology or wildlife management and broad knowledge of the biology of California's ecosystems
- The ability to prepare or assist with preparing CEQA/NEPA documents, biological assessments, wildlife inventories, and or vegetation inventories
- Effective verbal and written communication with clients, agencies, coworkers and management, are imperative
- Good critical thinking/analytical skills to understand expectations of environmental documents and compliance issues
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental laws
- Experience with GPS/GIS and mapping software
- Ability to take and follow specific directions, and be selfmotivated
- Strong bird identification skills and experience conducting nesting bird surveys are a plus
- Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Have a valid driving license with a clean record
Job Type:
Part-time
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
On the road
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