Senior Biologist On-Call

Your Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Biologist with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team in the San Diego (Aero) office. The candidate must be a passionate individual with strong natural resource expertise ready to assist our project teams with desktop reviews, wildlife surveys, plant surveys, wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, ecosystem restoration, construction monitoring and other opportunities as needed. This role will be part-time – on call. The position will initially include work in San Diego County, with future opportunities to work with other Stantec staff throughout the United States. Your Key Responsibilities Desktop review for biological resources. Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments. Vegetation and botanical inventories. Wetland delineations and aquatic assessments (lake and stream). Preparing regulatory permit applications. Background environmental data reviews, Threatened and Endangered (T&E) and other special‑status species record reviews. Biological / environmental compliance construction monitoring. GPS data collection and mapping support; ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123). Recording, entering, organizing, managing, and analyzing data. Assisting with preparation of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review. Qualifications Strong background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of southern California; experience in other regions of California and elsewhere will be considered a plus. Experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species‑specific protocol surveys. Possession of a California Scientific Collecting Permit, State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and federal Recovery Permit for special‑status species will be considered a plus. Wetland delineation training certificate or equivalent experience will be considered a plus. The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to the safety of the team. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills. Strong note‑taking skills and attention to detail. Experience working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required. Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), including client‑specific training as required. Working knowledge of field methods and T&E species protocol surveys. Conscientious, organized, and disciplined nature. Good driving record and valid driver’s license. The ability to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen. Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and long hours. Education and Experience University degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region. Minimum 10 years of experience in natural resource / biological services in Southern California is required. Minimum 10 years of experience working for California Utilities is highly desired. Experience leading projects, and coordinating with client/agency such as wildlife agencies, water agencies, renewable energy companies, and the Regional Conservation Authority for Western Riverside MSHCP permitting and compliance. Experience or permitted with at least one (multiple preferred) of the following species/taxa is required: arroyo toad, western spadefoot toad, Stephen’s kangaroo rat, San Diego and Riverside fairy shrimp, Quino checkerspot and Hermes copper butterfly, Crotch’s bumble bee, desert tortoise, burrowing owl, western snowy plover, California least tern, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher and/or rare plants of southern California. Typical Office Environment Office work involves computers and a sedentary routine for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays each calendar year, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and are eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. Benefits may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ areas: $93,800.00 – $140,800.00 annually. Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA areas: $100,700.00 – $151,000.00 annually. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec Consulting International Ltd.