Field Biologist (Field Based)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 seasons of experience monitoring wetlands and identifying rare plants.
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and evenings when necessary.
  • Valid driver's license required for travel to various project locations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-construction surveys for rare plants and special status species.
  • Work independently in remote locations.
  • Utilize electronic data collection techniques.
  • Prepare daily reports and compile survey documentation.
  • Adhere to ERM's rigorous safety program.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation days.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Limited benefits package for fixed-term employees working 20 or more hours a week.
Full Job Description
ERM is hiring Field Biologists to conduct surveys and monitoring for large construction projects in Bishop, CASuccessful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of a field biologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Field biologist position to conduct pre-construction rare plant and special status species surveys across the client's project area.
  • Work locations are remote and require Biologist to work independently.
  • Electronic data collection.
  • Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.
  • Compliance with ERM's rigorous safety program.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 seasons of experience with waters/wetland monitoring and rare plant identification.
  • Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.
  • Must have a strong attention to detail in the documentation of work.
  • Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Desire to work in the field for an extended period and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
  • Flexible availability: willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed by the project.
  • Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish a plus.


Pay Transparency:

For the Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $74,825 - $96,901, $35.97/hr - $46.58/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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