Rincon Consultants · 18 hours ago
As-Needed Wildlife Biologists and Botanists (NorCal)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $45/hr
2+ years expRincon Consultants is an award-winning environmental consulting firm based in California. They are seeking Wildlife Biologists and Botanists for as-needed support on various projects throughout Northern California, focusing on conducting site assessments, biological monitoring, and compliance support for environmental projects.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability
Responsibilities
Conduct site assessments, surveys, and habitat evaluations for common and special-status plant and wildlife species and map vegetation communities
Perform biological monitoring and provide compliance support during construction activities, and prepare compliance monitoring reports
Identify plant species using a dichotomous key, focusing on Bay Area and northern Central Valley botany
Map vegetation communities using standard mapping practices and identify sensitive vegetation communities
Survey, monitor, and assess habitats for special-status species, including but not limited to the following:
California tiger salamander
San Joaquin kit fox
California-red-legged frog
Foothill yellow-legged frog
Giant gartersnake
Valley elderberry longhorn beetle
Western pond turtle
Vernal pool invertebrates
Burrowing owl
Swainson’s hawk
Special-status bumble bee species
Special-status bat species
Special-status riparian bird species
Special-status plant species
Prepare preconstruction survey reports and other technical documentation
Track compliance with mitigation measures and permit conditions, maintaining accurate field reports and monitoring logs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide additional support to the Natural Resources Team as needed
Work independently or as a project/task lead depending on experience
Wetland delineation and regulatory permitting experience is a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related field
2–5+ years of biological fieldwork (required)
Expertise in Bay Area and northern Central Valley ecosystems, including experience with compliance monitoring, habitat assessments, vegetation monitoring, and species-specific surveys
Familiarity with federal and state environmental laws, including but not limited to federal and state Endangered Species Acts, and the California Environmental Quality Act, as well as incidental take permits, Clean Water Act permits, Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, regulatory compliance oversight, and development/implementation of mitigation measures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing experience preparing field reports, monitoring logs, and preconstruction survey documentation
Ability to hike 6–8 miles per day in often difficult terrain and variable weather conditions while carrying 25 lbs
Ability to work 10–12+ hour days, as needed
Preferred
Prior approval through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or California Department of Fish and Wildlife as Designated Biologist, Species Specific Monitor or General Biological Monitor for any of the above listed species
Demonstrated experience with the species listed above, including surveying and monitoring in occupied habitats and securing project approvals
Company
Rincon Consultants
Rincon Consultants provides environmental consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.45M2026-01-14Series Unknown· $1.45M
Leadership Team
John Dreher
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Gialketsis
Vice President Strategic Advisor
Recent News
2025-10-23
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