Junior Biologist - Arizona
Canacre
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g., wildlife and vegetation surveys)
- Support biological and compliance monitoring during construction
- Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
- Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field
- Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required
- Support data collection in the field using various GIS enabled technologies
- Participate in field kickoff meetings
- Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
- Complete daily field reporting
- Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
- Minimum 2 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
- Experience conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys
- Working knowledge of wildlife and vegetation regulations and best practices
- Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset
- Experience conducting works related to Sonoran Desert Tortoise would be considered an asset
- Experience related to transmission line construction would be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier