Remote Biologist Job at Eocene Environmental Group, Santa Rosa, CA

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  • Eocene Environmental Group
  • Santa Rosa, CA

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $35 - $43 per hour, based on relevant experience

This position is open to remote work; candidates must be located within the United States. Ideal candidates will be located in California, Oregon, or Nevada.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

  • Forestry & Utility Division
  • Environmental Division
  • Technology & Innovation Division
  • Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Biologist IV is responsible for research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessment, and report preparation for biological work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

  • Compose and review biological technical reports
  • Lead and perform biological or chemical tests; interpret and evaluate the results
  • Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies
  • May give technical presentations to staff or outside parties on biological-related topics
  • Collaborate with member agencies, scientific, professional, or other organizations on biological issues
  • Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for biological monitoring and treatment programs
  • Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
  • Conduct training on laboratory and field procedures and/or quality control protocols
  • Act as project manager; plan, coordinate, and conduct projects within the area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule
  • Complete site-specific planning and environmental assessments
  • Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and wetland delineations.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position requires some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in biology, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, botany, natural resources, or a similar field
  • Minimum of 9 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry or related environmental industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Strong writing, editing, and QA/QC skills
  • Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
  • Experience in botany. Familiarity with special status plants and ability to use a dichotomous key. Knowledge of plant and plant community identification skills for species common to aligned areas
  • Familiarity with typical linear utility construction
  • Experience with regulatory permitting within California or aligned areas (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW LSAA/EPIMS, 401, 404, etc.), biological writing, and/or land planning
  • Experience with California, or aligned areas, special status species, and associated regulations
  • Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
  • Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
  • Ability to interact and coordinate with the client, public, landowners, construction, and tree crews, as well as State, Federal, and tribal agencies
  • Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
  • Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
  • Experience in construction monitoring and surveying
  • Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
  • Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred
  • Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Remote job,

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