Field Biologist

Field Biologist page is loaded## Field Biologistlocations: Irvine, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00028757**ERM** is hiring **Field Biologists** to conduct surveys and monitoring for special status species for large construction projects in **Riverside County, California.** Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of field biologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role with a duration of **6 months,** and the possibility of extension.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Field biologist position to conduct pre-construction special status species surveys across the client’s project area.* Work locations are remote and require Biologist to work independently.* Electronic data collection.* Daily reporting and survey report compilation.* Other duties as assigned or required.* Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.**REQUIREMENTS:*** A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline preferred.* Be able to demonstrate familiarity with nesting bird survey protocols and/or general bird identification skills* Minimum experience requirements for the following special status species are as follows: + Kangaroo Rats – Resume demonstrates ability to differentiate Kangaroo Rats from other Dipodomys species (e.g., coursework/training/experience).* Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.* Must have a strong attention to detail in the documentation of work.* Must have strong organizational and communication skills.* Desire to work in the field for an extended period and maintain a positive attitude.* Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.* Flexible availability: willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed by the project.* Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.* Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.* Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.For the **Field Biologist** position, the anticipated hourly base pay is **$35.97–$46.58 (USD)**. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.**Note**: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.***Who We Are:*** As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-JN1#LI-OnsiteAt ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You #J-18808-Ljbffr