Harris & Associates, Inc.
Harris’ growing Environmental, Engineering and Consulting Division does industry-leading work in environmental planning and compliance, community planning and housing solutions, engineering design, municipal and district finance, and one water solutions. Harris continues to expand the scope of these services while also building new capabilities in planning, climate change/adaptation, hazard mitigation, resilience, and management consulting. If you are a passionate and motivated professional looking for a collaborative environment at a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
Job Opening Harris has an opening for an experienced on-call biologist and biological compliance monitor to join our Environmental Planning and Compliance Group. The on-call biologist and monitor will be responsible for conducting biological compliance monitoring, general and focused sensitive species surveys, and habitat assessments for sensitive species; and assisting with data collection, entry and management. The biologist must be capable of working in temperature extremes for long hours and be able to handle strenuous physical activity and conditions (i.e., hiking for hours a day while carrying equipment).
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 2 years in the field of biological consulting/biological field science.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Master’s can substitute for one year of experience).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience conducting focused nesting bird surveys and ability to identify California bird species and nesting behaviors, and select appropriate protection buffers.
Experience identifying southern California wildlife and species.
Experience with federal or state listed species is preferred.
Scientific Collecting Permit, CDFW MOU, and/or USFWS 10a1a permit is preferred.
Experience with construction monitoring, environmental compliance, and providing education programs to construction personnel is required.
Familiarity with construction operations and equipment; ability to identify heavy equipment and describe practices at a job site.
Ability to collaborate with construction personnel, project biologist, environmental compliance manager, and project managers to develop solutions and implement permit conditions.
Ability to manage personal workload weekly and communicate with project managers and project field schedulers for field work availability.
Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and related software.
Experience with Survey 123, GPS units/software, ArcGIS, ArcCollector, and sub-meter field data collection.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct general biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, and species surveys; assist with jurisdictional aquatic resources delineations.
Conduct nesting bird surveys and monitor active nests in accordance with species-specific buffer requirements and permit conditions.
Perform biological compliance monitoring during construction.
Work with construction crews and project managers to document compliance levels related to environmental permits, documents, and clearances.
Complete pre-construction surveys and focused resource surveys.
Provide sensitive species and habitat education programs to construction personnel.
Manage personal workload weekly and communicate with environmental compliance managers, senior/project biologists, and/or project managers regarding field observations and compliance concerns.
Collect data, take photographs, and fill out survey and monitoring forms to be submitted daily.
Assist with data collection, entry, and management.
Must understand and interpret resource agency and regulatory agency permits and documents with compliance requirements.
Work Environment The biologist must be capable of working in temperature extremes for long hours and be able to handle strenuous physical activity and conditions (i.e., hiking for hours a day while carrying equipment).
Compensation & Benefits Pay rate: $30–43.00/hr, dependent on experience. This on-call position is not benefit-eligible.
Harris is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Opening Harris has an opening for an experienced on-call biologist and biological compliance monitor to join our Environmental Planning and Compliance Group. The on-call biologist and monitor will be responsible for conducting biological compliance monitoring, general and focused sensitive species surveys, and habitat assessments for sensitive species; and assisting with data collection, entry and management. The biologist must be capable of working in temperature extremes for long hours and be able to handle strenuous physical activity and conditions (i.e., hiking for hours a day while carrying equipment).
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 2 years in the field of biological consulting/biological field science.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Master’s can substitute for one year of experience).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience conducting focused nesting bird surveys and ability to identify California bird species and nesting behaviors, and select appropriate protection buffers.
Experience identifying southern California wildlife and species.
Experience with federal or state listed species is preferred.
Scientific Collecting Permit, CDFW MOU, and/or USFWS 10a1a permit is preferred.
Experience with construction monitoring, environmental compliance, and providing education programs to construction personnel is required.
Familiarity with construction operations and equipment; ability to identify heavy equipment and describe practices at a job site.
Ability to collaborate with construction personnel, project biologist, environmental compliance manager, and project managers to develop solutions and implement permit conditions.
Ability to manage personal workload weekly and communicate with project managers and project field schedulers for field work availability.
Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and related software.
Experience with Survey 123, GPS units/software, ArcGIS, ArcCollector, and sub-meter field data collection.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct general biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, and species surveys; assist with jurisdictional aquatic resources delineations.
Conduct nesting bird surveys and monitor active nests in accordance with species-specific buffer requirements and permit conditions.
Perform biological compliance monitoring during construction.
Work with construction crews and project managers to document compliance levels related to environmental permits, documents, and clearances.
Complete pre-construction surveys and focused resource surveys.
Provide sensitive species and habitat education programs to construction personnel.
Manage personal workload weekly and communicate with environmental compliance managers, senior/project biologists, and/or project managers regarding field observations and compliance concerns.
Collect data, take photographs, and fill out survey and monitoring forms to be submitted daily.
Assist with data collection, entry, and management.
Must understand and interpret resource agency and regulatory agency permits and documents with compliance requirements.
Work Environment The biologist must be capable of working in temperature extremes for long hours and be able to handle strenuous physical activity and conditions (i.e., hiking for hours a day while carrying equipment).
Compensation & Benefits Pay rate: $30–43.00/hr, dependent on experience. This on-call position is not benefit-eligible.
Harris is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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