Field Biologist

Location: 100% Field Based (NV)
Compensation: $27-45/hour (negotiable based on experience)

Field biologists provide field biology support on a project-by-project basis for terrestrial ecology. This position requires a background in biological resources and experience with wildlife and botanical resources. The job involves primarily field duties. The job includes field surveys, compliance monitoring, and some field coordination to support the field/crew lead. This job involves some independent work on small projects and collecting data within a team on larger projects. The job will support project needs and field efforts responding to project management and client needs throughout Nevada.

Key Responsibilities:

Support to Project Managers

Wildlife, botanical, and or habitat surveys
Biological compliance monitoring during construction
Use GPS technology to navigate and record data in the field
Data collection in the form of handheld digital data collection and/or paper datasheet
Understanding and interpreting resource agency permit requirements
Providing environmental training to construction crews
Preparing daily compliance reporting
Web-based reporting

Biological Resource Studies and Compliance Monitoring

Coordination with project team members with or as field lead where applicable
Project-specific data management processes
Monitor work quality and help to establish workflow for efficiency in the field
Oversee field staff as crew lead if applicable for more senior staff, or be a participant in a field crews as more junior staff
Provide (senior level) or participate (junior or mid-level) in training when necessary specific to projects and tasks
Focused surveys for special status species inventories
Assess work sites for compliance with resource agency permits
Reconnaissance level surveys and habitat assessments for special status species
Maintain up to date knowledge of natural resource management protocols and best practices in the field
Support to Project Managers
Maintain up to date knowledge of regulations, requirements, and best practices in the field
Task execution for internal team members on projects
Assist with troubleshooting project issues with field Lead or resource specialist

Professional and Business Development

Develop and maintain professional business relationships in the field
Acquire and develop skills in the field or knowledge of new regulations

Qualifications and Education:

Minimally bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or Environmental Science; and 3–10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Background in biological resources and experience with wildlife and botanical resources
Working knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA; relevant experience with project types including development, water and other utilities, renewable energy, transportation, and defense
Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies, including digital data collection methods (iForms, Collector, ArcGIS Field Maps), for large-scale biological resource inventories
Knowledge of ArcGIS, MS Excel, and MS Word
Ability to work long days in rugged terrain and potentially inclement weather; ability to hike on foot in rough outdoor terrain
Ability to identify common plant and wildlife species; excellent communication and writing skills; detail-oriented, self-motivated, independent, and strong work ethic
100% of the time will be spent in the field, on or near the project site, with some pre or post field organizational activities

Why Spheros Environmental?

Competitive Compensation: Generous salary range with bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Join a company that values collaboration and client service.
Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.

Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.