Wildlife Biologist

SummitWest Environmental, Inc is seeking a Staff Wildlife Biologist in California for on-call, flexible hours (up to 40+ per week) with a pay range of $22–$28/hour. The role involves conducting wildlife and environmental surveys, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering training programs. Ideal for early-career professionals interested in environmental consulting. Travel may be required to other western U.S. states.
Position Title: Staff Wildlife Biologist Location: Various locations in California (including Bakersfield, Fresno, Lancaster, Kernville, Victorville, Visalia); potential travel to AZ, NV, NM, OR, WAStatus: On-call / Non-exemptCompensation: $22–$28/hour (DOE)Hours: Flexible, up to 40+ hours/weekStart Date: Rolling/hiring as needed About the Role: SummitWest is seeking an early-career Staff Wildlife Biologist to support environmental compliance and field biology projects across California and the western U.S. The role is ideal for individuals looking to grow in environmental consulting with a focus on wildlife and construction compliance monitoring. Key Responsibilities: Conduct construction monitoring and pre-construction surveys Perform field surveys (wildlife, botanical, and wetland) Ensure contractor compliance with mitigation measures and environmental regulations Deliver worker environmental awareness programs Use tools like ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, and GPS devi...