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Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of a field biologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a part-time (15+ hours/week, depending on the season), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months and the possibility of renewal.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nField biologist position to conduct pre-construction nesting bird and other special status species surveys and construction monitoring across the client’s territory.\n\nWork locations are often remote and require Biologist to work independently.\n\nMonitoring involves coordination with construction crews and providing advice for maintaining compliance with client requirements.\n\nElectronic data collection.\n\nHandheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.\n\nDaily reporting and survey report compilation.\n\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nCompliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\nAt least 2+ years of Avian Biology + Other Special Status Species Experience required. In addition to nesting birds, expertise should include more than one of the following species: Southwestern Willow Fly Catcher, Burrowing Owl, Spotted Owl, Eagles/raptors, Least Bell’s Vireo, California Gnatcatcher, Yosemite toad, CA Red-Legged Frog, Yellow Legged Frog subspecies, Pacific Fisher, San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat, Western Pond Turtle or Desert Tortoise.\n\nFamiliarity with nesting bird survey protocols and/or general bird identification skills required.\n\nAbility to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.\n\nWorking knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).\n\nMust have a strong attention to detail in documentation of work.\n\nMust have strong organizational and communication skills.\n\nDesire to work in the field for an extended period and maintain a positive attitude.\n\nWillingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.\n\nDemonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.\n\nDriver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.\n\nFluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.\n\nWho We Are:\nAs the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.\nAt ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.\nPlease submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.\nERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\nERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.\nThank you for your interest in ERM!\nPay Transparency:\nFor the Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,000 - $80,000, $35.09/hr - $38.46/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible * employees.\n*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.\nYou can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.\nNote: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. 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