Contractor Avian Field Biologist

AECOM seeks a motivated Avian Field Biologist for on-call, project-based work in Imperial and Riverside County. This remote position requires being local on assignments.

Responsibilities include:

1. Wildlife/botanical surveys (including vegetation mapping)
2. Special-status species surveys
3. Avian species identification & mortality monitoring
4. Project execution (pre-construction, construction monitoring)
5. Environmental compliance monitoring
6. Botanical knowledge & phenology evaluation for native seed scouting
7. Restoration crew oversight & native seed collection
8. Restoration vegetation performance monitoring
9. Electronic data collection (GPS, data management & analysis)
10. Fieldwork (inland/desert environments)
11. Task management & budget adherence
12. Compliance concern escalation
13. Safety plan adherence

Burrowing Owl Qualifications:

• Species knowledge & local ecology
• Habitat assessments & surveys (non-breeding/breeding seasons)
• Familiarity with relevant state/federal statutes

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (biology, ecology, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year avian biology experience
• Consulting experience (preferred, but not required)
• Survey/compliance/construction oversight experience
• Desert Tortoise/Flat-tailed Horned Lizard survey experience
• Mitigation, monitoring, reporting program familiarity
• Construction-associated projects (transmission/utility)
• Familiarity with regulations (Endangered Species Act, NEPA, CEQA, Clean Water Act)

US Citizenship Required.

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