Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. is a growing firm, and you can be part of our great culture. Our team is now looking for biologists in California with experience in technical report writing and Biological monitoring. This skill is primary in this job opportunity. Sorry, applicants outside of California do not qualify. This position requires competence in writing biological resources assessments (BRA), both CEQA and NEPA. Additionally, you will need surveying and monitoring experience with plant and animal species. Tell us about your experience. We are also looking for botanists with wetland experience. Our team provides environmental planning documents, studies, and reviews, and a full suite of field environmental services. Join our family culture! You are not just a name on a spreadsheet at Soar Environmental but a valued team member who will be appreciated, inspired to grow, and motivated to do excellent work. What assignments will you have? A potential assignment could be managing a BRA from desktop research to field survey and writing the technical report. Yes, this process takes experience. If you have this experience, please apply. Additionally, the experienced biologist will conduct fieldwork in support of our Utility partners to provide monitoring reports and work with construction crews to maintain compliance with permits and regulations. So you know what that means, you need to have at least two monitoring jobs over a lease for a six-month period to qualify. Additionally, our specialists will implement Mitigation Measures and permit Conditions listed in USFWS, USACE, SWRCB, and CDFW opinions and/or permits. A strong candidate must demonstrate positive relationships with local agencies and provide evidence of strong technical and analytical skills and experience with special-status species native to California.

Relevant Experience:

The following experience is valuable: -Construction Monitoring

• Demonstrated Survey or Monitoring experience with: California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, kangaroo rats, desert tortoise, California red-legged frog, Swainson's hawk, Burrowing Owls or nesting birds.
• Ability to identify special-status wildlife and plant species in the field, and experience handling wildlife species.
• Burrow and den excavations.
• Experience using ArcGIS Collector or Field Maps applications in the field.
• Wildlife exclusion fence (WEF) monitoring or installation.
• Conducting wetland delineations.

Responsibilities include:

Really important! Technical report writing Conducting surveys for biological resources. Construction monitoring for biological resources. Field site visits, following survey protocols. Coordinating with construction teams regarding schedules & compliance. Working as an integral part of a large, diverse team. Providing timely project deliverables to the project manager. Providing quality control for habitat assessments and monitoring reports. Implementing appropriate protocols

Qualifications:

California residents only. Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science or related field. 3 + years of experience performing fieldwork in California Excellent written and verbal communication skills

On-Call Work Remotely:

Yes, in California with site visits as needed.

Job Types:

Part-time Pay:

$26.00 - $36.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Schedule:

10-hour shift 8-hour shift

Location:

Remote in California, please don't apply if you are not in California. Applicants outside California do not qualify.

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required) If you are passionate about the environment and ready to make an impact through your work as a Biologist, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Soar Environmental Consulting!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Eureka, CA 95503