Remote Biologist

Summary

Join WRA's team as a junior-level Biologist to oversee or complete specific roles on projects, working with clients and construction crews in the field. The ideal candidate should have experience problem solving onsite issues or be able to execute previously documented procedures for solving such issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters Preferred ) in Ecology, Biology, or other Natural Resources-related field
• 1-3 years of prior experience conducting fieldwork in California
• Experience with northern California flora and fauna preferred
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• The ability to walk, hike, and work outside for long periods of time
• Willingness to take on assignments that may require working extended hours
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to commute to various job sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform special-status species (plant and animal) surveys
• Wetland delineations
• Nesting bird surveys
• Biological monitoring
• Perform fieldwork across a variety of landscapes throughout the Bay Area with a focus on Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties
• Assist teams working on a variety of market segments, including but not limited to - restoration, development, parks and open space, transportation, and resiliency
• Conduct special-status species habitat assessments and mapping
• Prepare technical reports and environmental documents including regulatory permit applications
• Assist project managers with documenting and reporting project compliance