Field Biologist

Position Overview

POSITION: Field Biologist

TYPE: Part-time On-call

POSITION LOCATIONS: San Bernardino, Victorville

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. We provide a wide range of natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Do you want a career working outdoors? Our team is composed of professional foresters, certified arborists, natural resource managers, biologists, environmental scientists, geospatial specialists, wildland firefighters, landscape, nursery, tree care and park and recreation professionals.

DRG currently has opportunities for field biologists on our Natural Resource Management team. This opportunity is primarily centered around assessments and monitoring related to state highway right of ways. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable training and experience with many species that occur in the San Bernardino area and mountains.

Must be in good physical condition and able to work outdoors with long days.

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adaptable to all types of workflow

Flexible with workload

Work ahead of crews to monitor for species presence

Must be willing to work Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturday

Communicate with the crew and project manager if wildlife species are found and stop or reroute work plan to ensure wildlife is protected

Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation

Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to get along well with peers and supervisors in a field setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field
• Previous field experience and knowledge of Southern California Species

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Company Vehicle/ Fuel Card or vehicle stipend
• Lodging Provided
• Company Phone
• Daily Per Diem when traveling

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DRG offers competitive wages based on qualifications and experience. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Part Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%