Part-Time LA Fire Recovery Biologist

AECOM is seeking an experienced Field Biologist for part-time variable employment in the Los Angeles County region. This role will primarily support LA Wildfire Recovery. This initial assignment is anticipated to be for a period of 6 months with the potential to extend. This is a field-based, remote position requiring the ability to be local on assignments for extended periods (generally on 7-day rotations) but linked to a Southern California-based office. Candidate must be able to work long field-based days during the rotations (up to 12 hours per day).
This position could support numerous natural resource projects in the Los Angeles area of southern California with a focus on conducting biological surveys for nesting birds and other sensitive resources.

Other assignments may include vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, habitat restoration, and/or regulatory compliance and permitting implementation with support from a senior biologist. Training and/or experience conducting nesting bird surveys for species local to southern California is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
• Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in the field.
• Conduct special-status species surveys, following established protocols or guidelines.
• Avian species identification and avian mortality monitoring.
• Support project execution, including pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring.
• Assist with environmental compliance monitoring.
• Botanical knowledge and ability to evaluate phenology for native seed scouting.
• Oversight of restoration crew work and native seed collection activities.
• Perform other related duties assigned.
• Conduct restoration vegetation performance monitoring.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data.
• Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and alone in inland and desert environments.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
• Ability to independently manage tasks.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Elevate compliance concerns to senior-level team members.
• Provide clarification of resource project requirements.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to Safe Work Plans.

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