On-call Biologist

Your Opportunity

This is for a casual, as needed position in our Sacramento, California office. Stantec is seeking entry-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working in California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The position may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The position will be remote however the nearest office will be Sacramento.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an on-call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations.

This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed biological support.

Task duties include:

• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignment, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, and compliance monitoring.


• Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.


• Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.


• Identification and support on environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Strong skills as a self-starter.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.


• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.


• Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.


• Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.


• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.


• Good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.

Preferred but not required:

• Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience


• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.


• Nesting bird survey experience


• Special-status species survey experience 


• Botany experience


• Wetland delineation experience


• 10(a)(1)(A) permits

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required.  Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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