Consulting Associate, Biologist

ERM is hiring a Consulting Associate, Biologist to join our Impact Assessment Environmental Clearance team remote, based in Irvine, CA.

  This position focuses on working closely in collaboration with a larger team of natural resources specialists to provide environmental review and constraints analysis of biological and waters resources for various construction sites for a utility sector client throughout Southern California.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Utilize biological and water resource technical and critical thinking skills when conducting desktop reviews for environmental clearance work.


* Perform desktop-based environmental constraints analysis to determine appropriate levels/types of environmental avoidance and minimization measures needed for environmental compliance;


* Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM's management system, format and quality standards.


* Commitment to teamwork and ability to follow established processes and protocols while also confident with identifying process improvements to provide benefit to the client.


* REMOVE: If working in the field, work locations are often remote and requires bio to work independently.

Other special status species surveys and monitoring may be required, based on available skills.


* Process Data in Microsoft Excel


* Train and become independently proficient in client’s Work Management Systems.


* Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.


* Biologist may also be tasked with conducting desktop constraints analysis using ArcGIS Online.


* Desktop constraint reviews require an understanding of digitally available resource layers and ability to learn quickly in a high-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline.

Or equivalent experience. 


* Recent graduate to 2+ years of field experience in California habitats, or similar (Southern California experience preferred).


* Must be able to obtain clearance through client background check to access online system (upon employment).


* Strongly proficient in computer software including Excel, MS word, and online data management systems.


* Excellent time management and follow-through skills.


* Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.


* High level written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.


* Ability to multi-task, maintains flexibility, and works independently with minimal supervision on projects with expedited deadlines.


* Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.


* Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.


* Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and ma...