Senior Field Biologist (on call)

About the job

• AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Biologist for immediate employment. This is a part-time, on-call project-based role reporting to our Honolulu team. This position would support natural resource projects by leading biological surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, monitoring and habitat restoration.
• This is a remote and primarily field-based position requiring the ability to be local on assignments in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
• The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Lead field survey teams to identify and/or monitor for rare, threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. This includes but is not limited to rare invertebrates such as Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth, fruit or Hawaiian hoary bats, and avian species including forest, seabirds and wetland bird species. Must also be able to identify common non-native species, invasive and noxious plant and animal species, including invertebrates such as Little Fire Ants and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles. Must be able to lead survey methodologies that are appropriate for the species including acoustic detectors.
• Field surveys and monitoring may be conducted as part of a team or alone. Field surveys and monitoring may be in a diversity of habitat including thick vegetation, exposed and rugged limestone and lava fields, airport tarmac or wetland environments.
• Must be able to collect and document scientific data such that it can be used for statistical analysis, population surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data, and prepare field reports.
• Be able to work professionally with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, permitting, mitigation, and/or restoration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level field staff as needed.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
• Ability to independently manage tasks and/or oversee project teams.
• About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as a task lead or Project Manager on projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands involving habitat assessments, wildlife and botanical surveys, environmental permitting, and/or construction monitoring.
• A valid driver’s license is required , along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• Preferred Skills/Experience:
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experienced in managing project tasks, budgets and a lead reviewer of technical reports.
• Familiarity with permit application requirements, and the typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting.
• Prior experience in a client-facing role is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental protections.
• Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
• Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting.
• Experienced in developing project scopes and estimating project costs.
• Marketing and proposal experience.

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