Fish Biologist
AECOM
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fish surveys, including salmonid redd surveys, fyke and rotary screw trap monitoring, snorkel surveys, and electrofishing surveys.
- Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
- Amphibian surveys (especially foothill yellow-legged frog).
- Stream habitat mapping.
- Water quality sampling.
- Data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Occasional travel in central and northern California may be required.
- Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
- Preparation of technical reports to document survey and monitoring findings.
- Preparation of biological technical reports, USFWS Biological Assessments, and NMFS Biological Assessments.
- Preparation of permit applications such as CDFW 1600, USACE 404, RWQCB 401.
- Monitoring of construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits.
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 are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.AECOM’s program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.QualificationsMinimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in conducting fish surveys, amphibian surveys, and/or aquatic habitat monitoring.
- Valid U.S. Driver License and ability to safely drive to job sites (personal vehicle ownership not required).
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing.
- Familiarity with major environmental regulations and permitting.
- Experience with native and special-status terrestrial and aquatic wildlife in California.
- Knowledgeable about common and special-status California fish species.
- Ability and desire to perform extensive fieldwork in potentially difficult terrain.
- Ability to professionally interact with clients and resource agency representatives.
- Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Highly organized with a strong detail-oriented work style.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.