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Wildlife Innovations•Environmental Consulting

Predator Biologist

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-4 years

Compensation

$67K - $80K per year

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Predator Biologist conducts research, surveillance, and management of mammalian and avian predators that threaten federally endangered species - specifically the California Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover - across coastal San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. The role includes day and night predator surveillance of nesting habitat, post-predation site investigations, digital data collection, and targeted management of high-threat predators.

Job Summary The Predator Biologist conducts research, surveillance, and management of mammalian and avian predators threatening federally endangered species—specifically the California Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover—across coastal San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. Responsibilities include diurnal and nocturnal surveillance, post-predation site investigations, digital data collection, targeted predator management, and supporting adaptive management.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct diurnal and nocturnal predator surveys via sight, sign, and remote sensing equipment.

  • Manage avian and mammalian predators per Wildlife Innovations protocols and applicable laws.

  • Investigate predation sites, and construct, set, and maintain predator traps.

  • Deploy, operate, maintain, and upload data from trail cameras.

  • Digitally collect and maintain field data, databases, and weekly, monthly, and annual technical reports.

  • Support ongoing predator research projects and safe wildlife handling.

Qualifications Education

  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science or a closely related field from an accredited university.

Experience

  • Required: Minimum 2 years of applicable experience; expertise in trapping/hunting, wildlife surveys, technical reporting, animal tracking, and identifying Southern/Central California predators by sight, sound, and track. Experience with digital cameras, optics, and firearm safety, transport, and maintenance.

  • Preferred: Project management, predator control in sensitive habitats, predation investigations, raptor-marking, and technical proposal writing.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Required: California Driver's License.

  • Preferred: NRA Firearms Safety Certification, Hunter Safety Certificate and Hunting License, California Trapper's License, Scientific Collecting/Master Banding Permit, ArcGIS certification, and Wilderness First Aid.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong four-wheel-drive and basic vehicle maintenance skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and GIS tools.

  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to adapt to variable schedules.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to hike up to 10 miles per day, lift or carry up to 50 lbs over uneven terrain, and work outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $67,000–$80,000 per year, depending on experience.

  • Paid time off, sick leave, health plan, and SEP IRA eligibility.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Predator Surveillance • 1+ yrs
Predator Management • 1+ yrs
Trapping • 1+ yrs
Wildlife Surveys • 1+ yrs
Animal Tracking • 1+ yrs
Digital Data Collection • 1+ yrs
MS Office • 1+ yrs
Written and Oral Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-4 years

Certifications

California Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$67K - $80K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Plan / Pension

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSan Diego, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 5/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Wildlife Innovations

Team size

Growing team

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Wildlife Innovations is a DGS-certified small/micro business specializing in environmental consulting with a focus on wildlife research and management. Our mission is to support the protection and recovery of listed species, ensure environmental compliance, and reduce risks to human health and safety. We manage diverse wildlife species across a wide range of environments — including active construction sites, airports, military installations, ports, state parks, and urban/coastal areas.

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Predator Biologist

San Diego, California, United States • Full Time