Wildlife Biologist - Field focused (on-call)

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM is seeking a Wildlife Biologist II - Field focused to join our Natural Resources team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering some of California's most impactful and transformative surface transportation projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise in wildlife biology while working on projects that shape the future of California's infrastructure and environmental sustainability. This is a remote, part-time, on-call position that will support our transportation client. Ideally, candidates should be located in either Santa Cruz, Monterey, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - Biological compliance monitoring during active construction projects. - Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.

- Preparation of technical reports to document findings from surveys and monitoring. - Preparation of other biological technical reports or permit application packages as needed. - Manage and maintain strong relationships with AECOM, client, and construction personnel. - Organization of project files and tracking of project schedules. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related environmental science field. - 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in biological surveys and monitoring in California. - A valid driver’s license is required , along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy. - Independent travel will be required. - Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of relevant experience. - Knowledgeable about common and special-status California wildlife species.