Junior Avian Biologist

TRC Companies, Inc. a pioneer in ground-breaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, is an engineering consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.

Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.

TRC is seeking Junior Avian Biologists to join our environmental consulting firm specializing in Enhanced Vegetation Management support services. This position is for a field work along several distributions line circuits in the Central and Northern California regions. Avian biologists should be based in the area (within 45 minutes of assigned circuit areas) as determined by client support requests. Areas of assignment can vary across the work territory. Travel will be required. Per diem for field assignments will be provided where applicable.

Position is part-time, temporary, for a period of up to 6 months beginning in early Spring 2022, with the potential for additional hours or extended/expanded contract pending availability of work and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties are to conduct avian (raptor/passerine) nest verification surveys to determine species and nest activity status, along with associated data entry/management.
• Work is often performed alone along distributions lines, working 10 hours a day, 5-6 days a week.
• Maintain strict adherence to Program safety requirements and expectations.

Skills/Requirements

• Applicant must be able to demonstrate proven experience identifying birds of the Western United States both visually and audibly and should have previous experience performing bird surveys in the United States.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, willingness to learn new skills, and attention to detail are important.
• Use of topographic maps, aerial photos, GPS unit, range finder, and other field equipment is required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel is also required. Applicant should demonstrate the ability to work alone and to maintain focus in an outdoor work environment.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and walking are required.
• Candidate will be expected to interact regularly with TRC project managers and with other project staff and landowners.
• Exposure to weather conditions such as high winds, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight, and hot and/or cold temperatures, and high humidity is common.
• Limited weekends may be required.
• The expected daily workload in the field is up to 10 hours.
• Valid driver’s license required. A rental vehicle may be provided, or mileage will be reimbursed for travel through the work area.
• Applicant should have a working cell phone, and regular access to internet for communication and data submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher-level education and 1-2 seasons experience with avian surveys is desired; experience with large birds (raptors) is preferred.
• Previous Vegetation Management biological field work preferred.
• Willingness/ability to work at a variety of locations or on a variety of ecological survey types common to the Western U.S. is a plus.
• Field experience conducting surveys for other organisms (e.g., mammals, plants, etc.) or performing wetland delineations is a plus, and may expand the opportunity for additional work tasks or an extension of employment.

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.trccompanies.com/.

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