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Field Biologist (On-call)

Oakhurst and San Jose, CA

Live Oak Associates, Inc., an ecological consulting firm serving clients throughout the state of California, is seeking on-call field biologists to join our compliance monitoring team.  Qualified individuals will primarily support projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley, but projects could be located anywhere in California.

This job has the potential to transition to a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct species clearance and pre-construction surveys.

• Monitor activities at construction sites for permit compliance.

• Deliver onsite species education and environmental awareness training to construction personnel.

• Maintain daily written construction monitoring logs.

• Occasional manual labor (e.g., digging).

• Communicate effectively with construction personnel and LOA’s project managers.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife science, botany, environmental science, or related field OR relevant experience.

• Previous experience performing field surveys and construction monitoring, including surveying for and identifying wildlife and plant species.

• Experience identifying special-status species, including burrowing owl, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Alameda whipsnake, and Swainson’s hawk.

• Ability to effectively communicate with construction crews and other onsite personnel.

• Ability to work extended or irregular hours (early morning to evening) outdoors over consecutive days.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Ability to follow directions, including field and safety protocols.

• Ability to work on short notice and to adapt to project and schedule changes.

• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout California and stay overnight at a hotel.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle capable of driving on unpaved surfaces.

Compensation

Compensation is dependent on experience.

About Live Oak Associates, Inc.

Live Oak Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to and values a diverse workplace. Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel who are invested in developing science-based solutions for our clients. We employ over 30 biologists ranging from entry-level field technicians to doctoral-level scientists who are considered experts in their area of study. Our work is generally to navigate our clients through regulatory processes that pertain to biological resources. To that end, we conduct biological studies and surveys, prepare natural resources permit applications, assist with habitat management and mitigation planning, provide construction and mitigation monitoring, and perform a variety of other tasks. Our clients – both public and private – value us for our commitment to consistent, high-quality work.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to LOA’s principal, Rick Hopkins, at rhopkins@loainc.com with the subject line “Field Biologist (On-call) – San Jose, CA.”