Biologist 1

HDR
Any Location, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
HDR is seeking a qualified Biologist to support field monitoring, observations of construction activities tied to regulatory permit compliance, support environmental permitting, and biology technical work on small, medium, and large projects in California. This is a unique opportunity that supports projects in our transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors.

Requirements

  • Conducting short and long-term environmental monitoring of existing sensitive, candidate, threatened, and/or endangered species prior to, during and after construction projects.
  • Conduction mitigation monitoring, and wildlife and/or botanical and/or wetland surveys including species surveys and habitat evaluations.
  • Observing construction activities and Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation and documenting compliance with regulatory permit requirements and coordination with Resident Engineer.
  • Perform biological field surveys or assessments, data interpretation, analysis and report writing as needed.
  • Perform field inspections and surveys using GIS Data Collection tools and provide mapping exhibits with the results.
  • Conduct biological field surveys, data interpretation and analysis, and write environmental reports.
  • Perform routine scientific/environmental project assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
  • Work on assignments that require dealing with diverse working conditions while in the field, including working adjacent to highways and extended work hours or night work, as needed.
  • Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
  • Work independently on small projects or assist more senior scientists on larger projects.
  • Give directions to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources.
  • Develop biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
  • Assist with coordination with regulatory agencies to facilitate permit approval and regulatory compliance activities for various types of projects.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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