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Overview: At Stantec, what we do every day is sustainable. Stantec's Environmental Management team, armed with scientific knowledge of air, water, and soil, creates sustainable solutions and addresses regulatory permitting and compliance for our clients. Our involvement on projects can extend from developing initial project concepts and environmental approvals to site decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation.
The services our team provides are diverse—ranging from endangered species monitoring to landfill design, from groundwater studies to dam assessments and design, from archaeological studies to contaminated site cleanup, and from managing large-scale environmental assessments for the energy and power sectors to GIS and information management.
In today's increasingly competitive global market, excellence in environmental management can enhance the reputation and position of a company within its industry. At Stantec we specialize in the environment. We manage environmental issues professionally and proactively to improve our clients' profitability and competitive advantage by allowing them to identify and respond to opportunities and threats within the changing regulatory and corporate environments. Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist to join our Biological Sciences team in Bakersfield, San Diego or Sacramento.
Responsibilities: - Conducting flora and fauna surveys for a variety of species
- Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.
- Participate in all aspects of the following:
- Proposal and report writing
- Data analysis (e.g. habitat suitability modeling)
- Project management
- Budget control
- Scientific quality control
- Client liaison
Qualifications: - Must be a Qualified Biologist (hold a Bachelor's or a Masters of Science degree in biology from an accredited college).
- Minimum of 5 years directly related consulting experience.
- Candidates should have a solid background in wildlife, taxonomy, and/or botany, and proficient with survey protocols and field project logistics.
- Extensive experience with Wildlife and EIA legislation and regulatory agencies (e.g. CDFG, CEC, USFWS, BLM, ACOE, etc)
- Strong written and verbal skills (Publications must include peer reviewed technical papers and regulatory submissions).
- Current First Aid certification.
- ATV safety certificate.
- Willing to work in remote locations.
Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan, commuter flex-pass, and pre-tax health plans. Stantec Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click www.stantec.com .
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