AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Field Biological Technician for immediate on-call, part-time employment in the southern/central California and Nevada region. This position will support numerous natural resource projects in the Mojave Desert region of California and Nevada with a focus on assisting with biological surveys, vegetation mapping, habitat restoration, and wildlife assessments under the direction of a senior biologist. This is a field-based, remote position requiring the ability to be local on assignments. This position will support multiple project managers on a variety of types of projects including utility, military, transportation, and renewable energy sectors. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and career opportunities, in a dynamic and flexible working environment.

The responsibilities of this position could include a subset of those listed below based on relevant experience:

• Conduct wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.

• Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in the field.

• Conduct special-status species surveys, following established protocols or guidelines as relevant.

• Avian species identification and avian mortality monitoring.

• Support project execution, including pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring.

• Assist with environmental compliance monitoring.

• Oversight of restoration crew work and native seed collection activities.

• Botanical knowledge and ability to evaluate phenology for native seed scouting.

• Conduct restoration vegetation performance monitoring.

• Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc.

• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS).

• Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and alone in inland and desert environments, which can include rugged terrain.

• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.

• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Elevate compliance concerns to senior-level team members.

• Promote safety culture and adherence to Safe Work Plans.

For more information, and to apply: https://aecom.jobs/san-diego-ca/field-biology-technician/293B3877EE4F488DBDEA057E1916C835/job/