Field Wildlife Biologist
Natural Resources, Environmental Compliance
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Work type
Field
Employment
Contract
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2w ago
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This Field Wildlife Biologist position at AECOM involves conducting natural resources assessments and environmental compliance support for biological and aquatic resources, primarily focusing on construction monitoring and field surveys. The role requires leading environmental awareness training, documenting survey results, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
AECOM is seeking a Field Wildlife Biologist (Biologist II) to help deliver some of California's most critical broadband infrastructure projects. This is a primary field-based, on-call position, meaning hours will vary based off of project needs.
The position would focus on natural resources assessment and environmental compliance support for biological and aquatic resources, with a focus on construction monitoring and natural resource field surveys.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Surveys for special-status wildlife and suitable habitat areas.
Field surveys to identify aquatic resources including vernal pool complexes.
Preparation of brief memoranda documenting survey results.
Pre-construction surveys for listed plant and wildlife species and nesting birds.
Leading on-site natural resources Worker Environmental Awareness Program training for construction contractors on various projects.
Monitoring during construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and permits, including coordination and communication with the AECOM leadership team, client, construction contractor, and agency personnel.
Production of daily monitoring logs to summarize work activities and compliance.
Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in California.
Travel to areas between Sacramento and Bakersfield will be required. Work will require commitment to short-term assignments. Overnight travel may be required.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.
Updated 2w ago
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2-5 years
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Permanent
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AECOM
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Growing team
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
AECOM’s Environment Business Line is an expert global team connected through a worldwide, internal technical practice network. AECOM is an industry-leading, world-class environmental firm known for award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science, and innovative project delivery. They provide sustainable solutions for challenging issues across various market sectors and geographies.
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Field Wildlife Biologist
Sacramento, California, United States • Contract