Field Biologist
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

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ABOUT YOU

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Environmental Intelligence, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental services provider.

The Field Biologist provides biological support for EI's projects. This position is an entry-level professional who will assist with work on a variety of basic tasks under direct supervision of an experienced professional. This position will apply broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

At Environmental Intelligence (a Montrose Environmental Group Company), we're not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road - we're committed to making it a reality. Our Principles guide us: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• Access to telemedicine and employee assistance programs
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Perform biological surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with EI's projects.
• Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, and use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources.
• Southern California biological field experience is preferred; however, training will be provided as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM Qualifications

• This position requires employee to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee receives a reasonable accommodation for a valid medical, religious, spiritual exemption. The Company will review requests for a reasonable accommodation for any such exemptions on a case-by-case basis. You are considered "fully vaccinated" at more than two (2) weeks after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series or more than two (2) weeks after receiving a single dose vaccine.
• BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in biological surveys, biological/construction monitoring, or similar field/biological experience .
• Proven familiarity with biological resources in Southern California with a strength in botany, wildlife biology, and/or wetland ecology.
• Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA.
• Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large scale biological resource inventories and conservation planning efforts.
• Professional experience with desert tortoise, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, nest monitoring, or habitat restoration is preferred.
• Current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and current/previous CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher class.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.
• Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks.
• The position may involve local travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. Withapproximately 2,300 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit to everyone. Montrose is fast-paced and dynamic. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues within Montrose. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.

Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

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