Field Biologist

MIG, Inc is hiring As-needed Field Biologists for project-based work in the San Francisco Bay Area and southern California. This remote position requires local availability for field assignments. Responsibilities include habitat assessments, wildlife surveys, and monitoring. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in environmental consulting. Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary, along with the ability to conduct fieldwork in varied conditions.
We are seeking experienced, versatile and motivated As-needed Field Biologists for on-call, project-based employment in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and southern California (Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties). This is a field-based, remote position requiring the ability to be local on assignments for extended periods but linked to a regional headquarters in San Jose.

This position supports numerous natural resource projects that address all aspects of a project life cycle including pre-construction habitat assessments, wildlife and plant surveys, construction monitoring, and post-construction effectiveness monitoring. Projects are located in the human-built environment (e.g., housing, transportation, parks) as well as open space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate can manage time and competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, there should be some combination of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field (an advanced degree is a plus but not required).

Relevant experience in environmental consulting, natural resource management, or a closely related field.
• Field experience and professional skills associated with a specialty, such as jurisdictional waters/wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or regional special-status wildlife, plant species and sensitive natural communities.
• Work experience that may include plant species identification using dichotomous keys; California wetland delineation; explaining state and federal regulatory permitting processes; aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species identification; habitat and impact assessment in California; construction monitoring/management; worker environmental awareness training, and other suitable work experience.
• Reliable personal transportation and internet access to attend staff meetings at the office or other work locations. Although telecommuting is generally encouraged, we also value in-person meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment or supplies (such as rodent traps, field gear, or other field equipment) across uneven terrain and install equipment above ground surfaces using a ladder.
• Be professional and organized with exceptional attention to detail, including survey protocols and budgets.
• Ability to safely conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and difficult weather conditions as necessary.
• Excellent verbal communication and analytical and technical writing skills, including the ability to convey technical information to internal and external teams in a clear, concise manner.
• Capabilities with office and field applications including the Microsoft Office Suite and field-based data collection apps such as ESRI Field Maps, Survey 123, Avenza, or Gaia. Ability to work with various file formats (e.g., KMZ, shapefile, PDF) to navigate and collect data.
• Ability to work well with others to complete complex tasks, often pitching in on interdisciplinary planning projects, and be adaptable to self-manage and work independently.
• Compensation: On-call, as needed employees are not eligible for benefits; however, they do accrue sick leave. The pay range is $50–100/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience; eligible for qualified overtime pay with supervisor approval. The number of work hours per week may fluctuate widely depending on the season, project status, and staff availability.
• Reimbursement: Monthly telecommunication reimbursement of $35 available only during a month where work was conducted. Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle compensated at current GSA rate (2025 = 0.70/mile).

If you meet these requirements and are passionate about the environment and improving our communities, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume and cover letter with list of project types you’ve worked on to: careers@migcom.com

MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and camaraderie. Please make no phone calls or email inquiries. These positions are open until they are filled.