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AECOM · 1 day ago

Mid-level Wildlife Biologist

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Mid-level Wildlife Biologist to support critical surface transportation projects in the North Bay Area, focusing on impact analysis for biological and aquatic resources, technical writing, and natural resource field surveys.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting desktop analysis of biological and aquatic resources, and preparation of biological technical reports to be used in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and resource agency permitting

Preparation of technical reports to document findings from surveys and monitoring

Preparation of permit application packages for submittal to state and federal natural resource agency

Surveys for special-status wildlife, nesting birds and rare plants

Ability to manage and maintain strong client relationships

Communication with project proponents and stakeholder organizations

Organization of project files and tracking of project schedules

Travel to North Bay Area from Oakland will be required

Qualification

Biological impact analysisWildlife surveyingTechnical writingCalifornia wildlife knowledgeAquatic resources delineationCEQA/NEPA documentationClient relationship managementAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a related environmental science field

4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in biological impact analysis on linear projects, including impacts to special-status species and their habitat or wetlands or waters of the U.S.; or biological mitigation development and monitoring

Valid U.S. Driver License is required for this position

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred

6+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrated expertise in technical writing with a proven ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation

Knowledgeable about common and special-status northern California wildlife species

Experience surveying for special-status and protected species that may occur in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, such as nesting birds, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Foothill yellow legged frog, Northwestern pond turtle, Alameda Whipsnake, Giant garter snake, Swainson's hawk, Burrowing owl, Ridgeway's rail, Yellow billed cuckoo, Snowy plover, Marbled murrelet, Northern spotted owl, Salt marsh harvest mouse, Steelhead, Green sturgeon Delta smelt, Coho salmon, Western bumble bee, Vernal pool fairy shrimp, Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, Monarch butterfly, and others

Northern California plant identification skills

Experience conducting aquatic resources delineations is desired but not required

Significant experience supporting transportation projects is desired but not required

Experience on projects in California Coastal Commission jurisdiction, including experience with ESHA analysis

Experience writing and preparing impact analysis for CEQA and/or NEPA clearance, permit applications, or other supporting technical reports on natural resources

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience in a client-facing role

Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment