On-call Biologist Iii | Id

SUMMARY FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports To: Project Manager Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time Compensation: $32 – $40 per hour, based on relevant experience Work for this role is anticipated to begin in late Summer 2026 and extend through Fall/Winter, with the potential to becoming full-time as work evolves. About Eocene Environmental Group Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division JOB SUMMARY The Biologist III is responsible for conducting biological research and fieldwork, performing impact analyses, supporting permit assessments, and preparing technical reports to support biological and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Conduct special‑status plant and wildlife surveys and inventories Perform nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments, including plant community identification Complete pre‑construction surveys to identify special‑status habitats and species Provide biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure required resource protection measures are implemented Work on portions of larger projects or manage multiple moderately sized projects, providing subject‑matter expertise in biology and ecology, including plant communities Independently evaluate, select, apply, and adapt standard methodologies, techniques, and procedures Review junior staff work for technical accuracy and provide technical guidance to other professionals and technicians Evaluates and proposes adaptations to standard methodologies and procedures for non-routine components of assignments Compose and review biological technical reports (desktop memorandum, BE and BA) Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings Perform a combination of field‑based and desktop work, with the ability to work long field days throughout the year Support single‑day and multi‑day field assignments as required by project needs REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline. Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys. #J-18808-Ljbffr