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Wildlife Innovations•Environmental Consulting

On-Call Avian Biologist

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-4 years

Compensation

$32 - $60 per hour

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The On-Call Avian Biologist will support environmental compliance projects by conducting nesting bird surveys, preconstruction avian surveys, biological assessments, and burrow/nest monitoring for sensitive species. This flexible, project-based role involves implementing appropriate mitigation measures across coastal Southern California and communicating real-time survey results to project teams.

Job Summary The On-Call Avian Biologist supports Wildlife Innovations' environmental compliance projects by conducting nesting bird surveys, preconstruction avian surveys, biological assessments, and burrow/nest monitoring for special-status species across coastal Southern California. Work is project-based and assigned on an as-needed basis, offering flexible hours with potential opportunities to transition into a full-time role based on exemplary performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct preconstruction and nesting bird surveys per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and applicable regulations.

  • Identify Southern California birds by sight and sound, including raptors, corvids, shorebirds, and special-status species.

  • Locate, flag, age, and monitor active nests, and establish and maintain construction buffers.

  • Monitor wildlife burrows, such as those of the burrowing owl, for occupancy.

  • Communicate real-time survey results to project teams and construction crews to ensure compliance.

  • Digitally collect field data, manage GPS points, take photos, and prepare daily monitoring logs and survey reports.

Qualifications Education

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

Experience

  • Required: Minimum 3 years of experience conducting avian or nesting bird surveys for environmental compliance in California. Strong bird identification skills by sight and sound, experience implementing California nesting bird mitigation measures, and digital data collection proficiency.

  • Preferred: Project management, monitoring/banding special-status species (California Least Terns, Western Snowy Plovers, Burrowing Owls), holding active 10(a)(1)(A) or other biological permits, permit applications/reporting, raptor-marking, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and drone/UAV survey experience.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Required: California Driver's License.

  • Preferred: 10(a)(1)(A) Recovery Permit, Scientific Collecting/Master Banding Permit, ArcGIS certification, and FAA Part 107 UAV certification.

Skills & Abilities

  • Proficiency with digital surveillance equipment, MS Office, and client-facing communication.

  • Strong technical writing, independent working style, and adaptability to a variable, on-call schedule.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to hike up to 5 miles per day over uneven terrain, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and conduct long continuous surveys.

Compensation

  • Pay: $32–$60 per hour, depending on experience.

  • Project-based, as-needed schedule.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Avian Surveys • 1+ yrs
Nesting Bird Surveys • 1+ yrs
Bird Identification • 1+ yrs
Field Data Collection • 1+ yrs
GPS • 1+ yrs
MS Office • 1+ yrs
Technical Writing • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-4 years

Certifications

California Driver's License • Required
10a1A Recovery Permit • Required
Scientific Collecting Permit • Required
Master Banding Permit • Required
ArcGIS or other mapping software certification • Required
UAV FAA Part 107 • 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

$32 - $60 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

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

Bandwidth profile

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

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, help clients maintain environmental compliance, and mitigate risks to human health and safety. We work with a diverse set of wildlife species across a wide range of environments and landowners, including active construction sites, airports, military installations, ports, state parks, city parks, and other areas.

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On-Call Avian Biologist

San Diego, California, United States • Full Time