Environmental Biologist

Dudek is currently seeking full-time entry-level Biologists to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will assist our team in conducting a variety of field surveys, primarily focused on biological resource field assessments and impact evaluations. Project work can occur throughout the state of California. Overnight and out-of-region travel may be necessary. This position will necessitate in-office and field-based work and may be based out of any of the following offices: Sacramento or Auburn

Duties and responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Conducting a variety of general and focused biological resource field surveys and assessments;
• Assisting with the preparation of biological reports and biological resource sections of environmental documents;

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working in the environmental consulting, land use planning and/or resource/regulatory agency sector. Substantial academic research (e.g., senior thesis or joint publication with faculty), or biology-focused extracurricular involvement may be considered in lieu of one full year of professional experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related natural resources field;
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and challenging weather conditions;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong written and oral communication skills;
• Familiarity with the ecology of California and environmental regulations;
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with field identification of common and special-status wildlife and plant species endemic to California and the western U.S.
• Project and task management skills: general logistics, budgeting, scheduling, team coordination, and client / contractor / stakeholder communication;
• Familiarity with use of GPS field equipment, Esri Field Maps and Esri ArcGIS Survey123.

Compensation: $27.50 – $33.50/hourly*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

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