Wildlife Field Biologist and Staff Ecologists, On-Call

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm based in Northern California, is looking for experienced wildlife ecologists for on-call, seasonal, or project hire for projects in the San Joaquin Valley, Antelope Valley, and Central Coast, California. This role will be in support of compliance with environmental requirements for a variety of projects The anticipated pay range for field biologist positions is $32.50-$37.25 per hour and for staff ecologists is $39.25-$44.00 per hour. Actual compensation within these ranges will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.What it's like to work with usH. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work. Our San Joaquin Valley team leaders have been researching and working in the region for more than three decades and have unparalleled expertise with the region's species, habitats, regulatory environment, and habitat plans. The team has long-standing experience with transportation, solar energy, land management, and conservation projects. Services provided include ESA and CESA permitting; endangered and threatened species surveys assessments, and monitoring; and conservation land assessment, preservation, and management.Types of work for this position will include: surveys and monitoring for special-status wildlife and plant species, potentially serving in the role of an agency-approved Designated Biological Monitor or Designated Biologist for specific projects, assisting with habitat assessments, research, and data collection. The successful candidate will work with and learn from experienced senior ecologists as part of a collaborative project team.Competencies, skills, and experienceAt least 2 years monitoring and conducting field surveys for field biologist-level candidates; 4 years for staff-level candidatesDemonstrable background in ecology or wildlife management and broad knowledge of the biology of desert faunaPrevious experience with San Joaquin kit fox, giant kangaroo rat, Tipton's kangaroo rat, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, burrowing owl, and/or Swainson's hawkBird identification skillsExperience with field data entry on mobile devicesRelentless attention to detailClear and precise writing skillsA collaborative approach to work and communicationDesired qualificationsA bachelor's or master's degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or an equivalent subject.If you don't have all the items above, but have a good portion of them, we still welcome you to submit your application so we can learn more about you and see if it's a good fit!A few other nitty gritty detailsThis position requires the future employee to:Follow best practices for field safetyHold a valid driver's license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violationsWalk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weatherFlexibility to work up to 5 days/week in a project areaWork early morning hours, and occasional nights and weekends, as neededHow to applyTo start the application process, submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please:tell us about your strengths, including specialized area(s) of biological expertiseconvey the total number of months or years of experience conducting monitoring and / or surveysinclude some observations about your favorite species in your cover lettershare your availability and desired schedule (starting month and days of the week)Ultimately, we'll ask for references and a work sample and potentially academic transcripts, but if you don't have them handy now, they can be submitted later.Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file.About H. T. Harvey & AssociatesH. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients' complex natural resource challenges for more than 55 years.