On Call Biologist (Part-Time/Temp)

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking a highly motivated candidate with the ability to complete biological resources field-based tasks for various types of projects in the southern California region.

The ideal candidate would have a strong working knowledge of biological survey and reporting standards, construction monitoring, and regulatory permitting and environmental compliance.

Experience conducting and managing the following tasks through completion is required: general biological resource field surveys, vegetation community mapping, focused botanical and wildlife surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and construction monitoring.

Additionally, the position requires coordination and preparation of biological survey reports, monitoring reports, utilizing critical thinking and solution-oriented approaches to problems, daily planning of assignments and tasks, and additional duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate would be part of a team that services a variety of projects associated with land development (e.g., residential, commercial), public works (e.g., flood control, transportation, water resource), habitat restoration, and other market sectors.

Responsibilities would include conducting as-needed biological surveys and related reporting at the direction of the Natural Resources Department's Technical Managers and working collaboratively with Michael Baker's extensive network of in-house professionals including environmental planners, land development specialists, regulatory specialists, engineers, hydrologists, and GIS analysts.

Typical tasks may include, but not be limited to:


* Conduct and/or lead local and regional field survey efforts


* Conduct stream/wetland mapping and prepare regulatory agency permit applications


* Conduct compliance coordination and monitoring during the construction phase of a project


* Support habitat restoration planning and execution projects


* Prepare general biological resources and focused survey reports


* Manage personal workload and coordinate schedule with direct supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Resource Management, or related field


* Applicable advanced degrees and permits/MOUs from the USFWS or CDFW for plant voucher collecting and wildlife species surveys are beneficial


* 5+ years of experience with biological services-oriented work including involvement and proficiency with regulatory permitting and compliance per CEQA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, CFGC, FESA, and CESA


* Strong background in botany andidentification of southern California plants


* Experience conducting biology surveys, including vegetation mapping and focused species surveys


* Experience working on compliance programs for the construction and implementation phase of projects


* Knowledge of the Western Riverside MSHCP and Coachella Valley MSHCP


* Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite


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