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Wildlife Biologist On-Call
| Company | ICF |
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| Location | Sacramento, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $55148 – $124784 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or other related field of study.
- 3+ years of experience with biological monitoring, construction monitoring, field surveys for special-status species and natural communities and habitats in Northern California.
- Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Responsibilities
- Independently and collaboratively perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities and habitats.
- Independently perform environmental compliance monitoring at construction sites (including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training), coordinating with construction crews, and being responsive to ever-changing schedules.
- Evaluate project plans in coordination with the task lead for determining potential impacts on special-status species and other biological resources.
- Prepare daily field notes summarizing field survey results and monitoring responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting surveys for Northern CA special-status wildlife species including mammals, giant garter snake, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, and/or foothill yellow-legged frog.
- Nesting bird/rail/raptor survey experience.
- Experience with monitoring construction crews and overseeing environmental compliance.
- Proficiency with data entry and formatting.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proficiency in use of GPS technology for navigation and data collection in the field.
