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Staff Level Biologist - Natural Resources (Temporary)
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About the opportunity
Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA is expanding our natural resources team and seeking Assistant/Staff Biologist candidates for upcoming environmental projects focused in the Sacramento area, yet work may include a range of office and field duties throughout California. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depending on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As our Natural Resources team continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time position will be available. Although work will be focused in the greater Sacramento area, for work requested outside of the Sacramento area it is anticipated that travel, including overnight stays, will be required for this position. This position may at times also require long or abnormal work hours (early start times, night shifts, etc.). Experience with Sacramento Valley special-status species and vegetation communities is preferred. The candidate could fill one of our Staff Level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience:
This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience. For assistant staff and staff Biologist positions, a key element of your job will be to supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes:
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Experience and qualifications for success
Preferred Qualifications
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Sacramento, CA-based position: as a Natural Resources Technician an hourly pay rate of $20.81 - $27.56; as an Assistant Staff Biologist -- an hourly pay rate of $23.06 - 29.81/hour; and as a Staff Biologist -- an hourly pay rate of $25.88 - $33.75/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.
This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-LP1 |