When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!
Description
~ LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is a diversified consulting firm specializing in environmental, transportation, and planning services ~
The hallmark of LSA's successful 35 year history has been our core values of Expertise and Experience, Integrity and Trust, and Service and Responsiveness. With these imbedded traits we strive to create and add value for our clients and their projects.
Position Overview
LSA is seeking qualified Field Biologists for part-time (project-hire) positions with LSA's Point Richmond (Contra Costa County) office. The candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with a background in one or more of the following disciplines: wildlife or fisheries biology (fisheries, wildlife, herpetology, ornithology, mammalogy); botany; wetland ecology; or habitat restoration.
Field biologists are expected to keep good field notes and may contribute to reports or memos. Project hire biologists work on an as-needed basis depending on the project requirements. Strong field skills and the ability to work extended hours in the field are essential.
Responsibilities
- Tasks may include assisting with surveys for threatened or endangered wildlife (e.g., California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, vernal pool crustaceans);
- Conducting general wildlife inventories;
- Conducting rare plant surveys and botanical inventories;
- Keying plants;
- Assisting with planting and monitoring of restoration sites; and
- Assisting with wetland delineations and construction monitoring.
Qualifications
- The applicants will have a minimum of a B.S. in biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related field.
- In addition, excellent organizational, written and verbal communication abilities, and interpersonal skills are required for this position.
- Experience with Arc/Info Arc/View, CAD, GIS, and GPS is a plus.
To Apply
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to forward your résumé and contact information to:
Tim Lacy
LSA Associates Inc
157 Park Pl
Point Richmond CA 94801-3922