Environmental Services Coordinator jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Endemic Environmental Services, Inc. is a renowned multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm that serves public and private sector clients. Our team members apply their scientific expertise, experience, initiative, and innovation to natural resource management.

Our mission: To provide expert guidance and innovative solutions that empower our clients and sustain biodiversity amidst an evolving society

Endemic Environmental Services, Inc is seeking to fill a Biological Field Monitor position in San Luis Obispo, CA. Responsibilities for Biological Field Monitor include:

Responsibilities

Conduct construction compliance monitoring

Perform biological monitoring for nesting birds and other special status species

Conduct nesting bird surveys

Produce daily reports

Ensure client compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Travel for out-of-town projects as needed

Work Location: Field sites in multiple locations across, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Kern County.

Hours can include night work and weekends

Job Requirements (Mandatory)

Degree in biology, natural resource management, environmental studies or similar

2 years of experience as a professional biologist, including a minimum of one year of experience with an environmental consulting firm.

Experience monitoring bird nests

Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle, and Vehicle Insurance

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)

Manage work assignments with team members, troubleshoot in the field

Experience nesting bird surveys

Plant and plant community identification skills for species common to California

Experience working with construction/utility companies

Survey experience with any of the following species: BNLL, southwestern willow flycatcher, Ridgway’s rail, and yellow billed cuckoo, Burrowing Owl, Kit Fox, rare plants, and any other listed species.

Strong technical report writing skills

Prior experience working in California, Utah, Arizona, or Nevada

Endemic Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, family status, or veteran status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a references and background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person