Field Biologist | SW

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Field Biologist in Tucson, AZ. The role involves conducting biological surveys and monitoring in the field, with some desktop responsibilities. Applicants should have a B.S. in biology or related fields and experience in wildlife surveys. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, and 401k. Compensation ranges from $25 to $29 per hour based on experience.
Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k and 401k match opportunities
• ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time
• Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager I

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $25 - $29 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Field Biologist will perform biological surveys and monitoring in the field on an as-needed basis. Some desktop responsibilities may be incorporated into the position depending on needs, but the position is mostly field based.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, vernal pool surveys, and habitat assessments
• Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
• Work will primarily be field based; successful applicants should be capable of working long days in the field throughout the year, including single- and multi-day assignments
• Botanical surveys for qualified applicants (botanical experience not required, but is a plus)
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental' s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S. degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, and/or a closely related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Great Basin and Southwest flora and fauna
• Minimum of 3 months previous experience conducting nesting bird and/or special status wildlife surveys
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies
• Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to identify Utah and Arizona bird species by sight and sound
• Ability to identify Utah and Arizona reptile and amphibian species
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform field and desktop work independently
• Good communication skills, strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
• Familiarity with basic use of ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
• Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain
• Experience in construction monitoring and surveying for nesting birds is a plus
• Botanical survey experience and familiarity using a dichotomous key to identify plant species is a plus
• Experience with special status species in the Great Basin and Southwest
• Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with construction crews a plus
• Species specific certification highly desired (Mojave Desert tortoise, Utah prairie dog, Mexican spotted owl)

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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