On-Call Biologist
WSPThis Opportunity
WSP has immediate openings for On‑Call Field Biologists to support multiple biological surveys and environmental compliance projects planned in Southern California. This is an on‑call, as‑needed, temporary hourly position. Candidates local to Southern California are ideal due to work location and scheduling needs, but all qualified applicants will be considered. WSP also has ongoing biological monitoring, habitat assessments, and environmental permitting work in other states with additional upcoming opportunities.
Your Impact
Assist with multiple biological field surveys and environmental compliance tasks, including:
- Conduct pedestrian surveys for wildlife, vegetation, and sensitive habitats
- Perform habitat assessments, species inventories, and biological monitoring
- Identify and document plant and animal species, including special‑status species
- Record field data accurately using standardized biological field forms, including species observations, habitat characteristics, GPS locations, and environmental conditions
- Follow established survey protocols and contribute to high‑quality data collection
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field team
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies
Who You Are
- Undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Prior field biology experience, such as wildlife surveys, vegetation sampling, or ecological fieldwork
- Self‑motivated, physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions and established protocols
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
- Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team
- Basic proficiency with business writing, GPS units, mobile data‑collection tools, and standard office software
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek, depending on project needs
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience conducting biological surveys in California or the surrounding region
- Familiarity with regional flora and fauna, including identification of special‑status species
- Experience with wetland delineations, avian surveys, herpetological surveys, or other specialized biological field methods
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act)
Compensation:
Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $27.55 - $34.43
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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