Seasonal Field Biologist

Job Description

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking seasonal field biologists to support our Natural Resources Team on projects throughout the western United States. Work is anticipated to being in the coming weeks and continue through the end of the year, with the potential for promotion to full-time status based on project needs and performance.

As a member of ERG's Natural Resources Team, the successful candidate will support a variety of biological field investigations involving habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, invasive plant identification, wildlife observations, wetland delineation, environmental compliance monitoring, and GPS-based data collection. The biologist will collect and document environmental data in support of projects across a variety of landscapes and ecological settings.

This position requires extensive travel, overnight stays, and extended field rotations in remote locations throughout the western United States. Field assignments may range from several days to multiple weeks in duration and will involve working in varying weather conditions and terrain. Candidates should be comfortable hiking long distances and carrying field equipment. Fieldwork tasks include physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data.

The Biologist will:

• Demonstrate successful team relationship and task management skills.


• Communicate effectively and work well with teammates.


• Write clear and informative field notes; present numerical data effectively when needed; able to read and interpret written and spreadsheet data.


• Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.


• Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.

Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.) and at least one year of directly related experience. The pay range for this position is $34 to $35 per hour (plus overtime as applicable). Lodging and per diem is also provided.

ERG is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran statuses. ERG also participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.