Biologist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?   

Our Natural Resources & Impact Assessment Group is looking for a skilled Biologist with a passion for biological fieldwork and environmental compliance. This role involves conducting biological surveys, construction monitoring, report preparation, and ensuring environmental compliance. This position would be a regular, full-time role based out of any of the following offices, Concord, Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento or Santa Rosa, CA.

Our group provides environmental impact documentation and permitting services for a broad range of interesting clients and projects, working across multiple geographies throughout California and the Pacific. Our work extends across a diverse range of market sectors, including transportation (ports, road, rail, and transit), utilities, local development, energy, mining, and coastal restoration.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. 

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.  
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Our Hybrid Work Model:  Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Let's solve the big problems together.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys, including baseline assessments, nesting bird surveys, and habitat evaluations.
• Monitor construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Perform fish and wildlife species monitoring, relocations, and potential dewatering operations.
• Use tools like GPS units, maps, and aerial imagery to define project boundaries, habitat types, and resources for impact analyses.
• Document findings through photographs, detailed notes, and comprehensive technical reports.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, task leads, and other biologists to meet fieldwork and reporting requirements.
• Stay informed of and adhere to project permits and biological resource protection regulations.
• Complete desktop analyses, database queries, and prepare reports detailing methods, results, recommendations, and regulatory context.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years (or field seasons) of experience conducting biological surveys for nesting birds, other wildlife.
• Strong background in ecology and biological surveys, with experience in special status species protocol surveys and nesting bird monitoring.
• Familiarity with California ecosystems and knowledge of local special status species (e.g., northwestern pond turtle, northern red-legged frog, steelhead, special status bumble bees).
• Knowledge of California state and federal regulations related to special status species and habitats.
• Experience with the preparation of biological resource assessment reports to be used in CEQA and NEPA documentation is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel statewide, with the potential for multiple overnight stays, and work in diverse and challenging field conditions; although most work would be focused in the assigned office location and surrounding Counties.
• Experience in construction monitoring and compliance reporting is a plus.
• Experience in rare plant surveys, wetland delineations, and/or fisheries is a plus.
• Possession of a CDFW scientific collecting permit or Federal 10(a)(1)(A) permit is a plus.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary Range: $75,000-$126,000 based on experience and location