Field Biologist

Description OMS Consulting Services is hiring a Field biologist who will be conducting biological monitoring for protected and sensitive species within the State of California. Delineating and conducting wetlands assessments and analysis. Work with ESA Section 7 Biological Opinions and Permits, California ESA, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1602 Streambed regulations, Clean Water Act 401 certifications, and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Nationwide permits and/or 404 Individual permits. Must be located in Greater New Orleans area. Essential Functions: Desktop environmental constraints and permitting triggers analyses. Use of GIS, California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), Google Earth and related tools. Pre-construction presence/absence surveys for protected and sensitive species and habitats. Construction monitoring for protected and sensitive species. Daily, weekly, monthly compliance reporting. Post-construction reporting. Permit condition compliance monitoring and reporting. Communication of permit conditions to constructors. Regulatory notifications of permit violations. Other duties as assigned by OMS or the client. Qualifications: 1 to 3-years prior experience and demonstrable proficiency conducting pre-construction presence / absence surveys, construction monitoring and compliance activities. 4-year degree in biology, natural resources, or related field. Familiarity with wetland indicators and state/federal permitting requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to resolve problems and to work with stakeholders. Competence with laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office. Experience driving off-road and with 4-wheel drive vehicles. Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends. Master's degree in biology, natural resources or related field, preferred. Section 7 ESA take permits and CDFW handling permits: CRLF, Burrowing Owl, CTS, Desert Tortoise, Kit Fox, preferred. Required to maintain a Class C driver's license, including participating in Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN), with DMV. Conduct a background check, drug screening, and physical exam. Working Conditions: Environmental Factors - Indoor and outdoor conditions; exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on/walk on slippery or uneven and potentially mountainous terrain. Noise level is usually moderate. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk for extended periods of time, walk long distances, sit during extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to perform tasks during a typical 8+ hour workday. OMS Group