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Job Title: On-Call Project Biologist

Salary: $35.00-40.00/hour
Location: Statewide (California)
Job Type: Project Hire, Part-time to Full-time
Job Number: 22-1024-02

Description

Sapere Environmental is continuing to build out a network of on-call early- to mid-level biologists with construction monitoring experience to act as qualified biological monitors for various upcoming projects located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Counties of Sacramento, San Joaquin, Mendocino, Shasta, Marin, Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Santa Cruz, Riverside and San Bernardino, as well as other regions throughout the state of California. We anticipate the bulk of work will occur in Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Contra Costa counties. The position is a part-time to full-time, project(s)-specific position with an anticipated duration of two to six months. The candidate may have opportunities to work on multiple projects, concurrently or sequentially. Work will primarily be in the field, but qualified candidates may be tasked with preparing biological reports, as needed. Previous monitoring and surveying experience is required, and previous approval as a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)-approved biologist is preferred. Job training provided for project-specific construction monitoring, preconstruction and protocol-level surveys, Geographic Information System (GIS), daily reporting, and more. Nesting bird survey experience required. Preference will be given to those that have survey/monitoring experience with marine mammals, giant garter snakes, western pond turtles, California red-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, burrowing owls, desert tortoises, monarchs, Swainson’s hawks, special-status plants, roosting bats and/or other state- and federally-listed species.

Hiring is contingent upon a candidate’s approval by the USFWS, CDFW and/or NMFS as a qualified biologist on a project-by-project basis. Applicants must submit a resume documenting their relevant work experience with California listed and special-status species, handling permits (if applicable), construction monitoring, project experience and other relevant experience. After candidate approval, Sapere will coordinate with the candidate to determine project scheduling and approximate work hours. Opportunity for seasonal full-time work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Duties will vary by project, but generally include:

Perform preconstruction and daily clearance surveys for nesting birds and special-status species in accordance with environmental regulatory permits.
Construction & environmental compliance monitoring.
Prepare technical reports to document survey and monitoring findings.
Complete accurate and thorough daily environmental compliance monitoring forms for submittal to Clients, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with construction personnel.
Be reliable and be punctual.
Occasional overnight travel may be required (travel, meals and lodging paid for).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental studies, wildlife management, or related field.
One (1) to two (2) years of relevant experience in construction compliance monitoring, biological surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting and/or similar activities.
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of California flora and fauna.
Experience with environmental compliance and/or construction monitoring.
Survey and monitoring experience with nesting birds and special-status species.
Good writing and proofreading skills to produce daily/weekly monitoring compliance reports, preconstruction survey reports, or similar reports with minimal editing required.
Organization and communications skills to work productively independently or in a team.
Capable of working independently, safely, responsibly, and attentively on a construction site.
Have a reliable source of transportation, valid driver's license and good driving record.
Able to work from home with access to a computer and high-speed internet.
Willing to work 8-12-hour days subject to overtime and/or weekend work to accommodate construction schedules.
Able to work outside for extended periods, subject to natural elements and inclement weather.
Be reliable and punctual.

Desired Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
Survey/monitoring experience for one of more of the following: marine mammal, giant garter snake, western pond turtle, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, burrowing owl, desert tortoise, Swainson’s hawk, and roosting bats, or other special-status species.
Plant identification skills desired, but not required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong writing skills including biological resource assessments, habitat assessments, technical memorandums, or similar.
Working knowledge of relevant environmental regulatory permits (e.g. CDFW 1600, USFWS BO, RWQCB, CWA 401).
Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online and/or ESRI field data collectors (FieldMaps, Survey 123).
Willing to work overtime and/or on weekends.
Willing to accomodate occasional work away from home (requiring overnight lodging).

Benefits:

Per diem paid at GSA published rates for the City and County of project location, if applicable.
Mileage will be reimbursed at GSA published rates for privately-owned vehicles.
Paid travel time to/from job sites.
401K package offered at 3 months from date of hire. At one year from date of hire, company match up to 4%.
If offered a full-time permanent position, additional benefits include medical and dental insurance, accrued paid time off (PTO), and paid leave.

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