Associate Biologist

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a full-time Associate Biologist to join our Natural Resources Team in the greater Sacramento, California area. The Associate Biologist will work remotely and travel to project locations for fieldwork throughout the United States, with work centered in Northern California. Travel includes both driving and / or flying as well as overnight stays. This position may require access to restricted sites and would need to pass a background check and have credentials such as a Real ID-compliant identification. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in natural resources (wildlife sciences, biology, zoology, botany, etc.) with solid knowledge of species and habitats of Northern California. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, USFWS 10(a)1(a) permit(s), and the completion of wetland delineation training.

The Associate Biologist is expected to support and lead field surveys including, but not limited to, habitat assessments and presence / absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, and invasive species surveys. Species surveyed varies from birds and mammals to insects and mussels with both diurnal and nocturnal field efforts required. Fieldwork duration ranges from one day to twelve days on average. Additionally, the Associate Biologist will support development of survey reports, management plans, and other project deliverables.

Fieldwork tasks include physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, and / or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect, and / or record field data. Some surveys require hiking several miles in a day, working in and around water, and accessing caves or other challenging topography, and will occasionally be in remote areas.

The Associate Biologist will :

• Perform field tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Demonstrate successful team relationship and task management skills
• Communicate effectively and work well with teammates and stakeholders
• Write clear and informative field notes; present numerical data effectively when needed; able to read and interpret written and spreadsheet data
• Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
• Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas

Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000, commensurate with experience , and bonuses are offered for exceptional performance. The benefits package includes health insurance with a generous employer subsidy, eleven paid holidays , paid time off, fitness stipend, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution regardless of employee contribution, and more. If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this opportunity, please apply through this link : .

ERG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.