Wildlife Field Biologist (on-call)
H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm based in Northern California, is looking for a wildlife field biologist for a monitoring project at a wind-energy facility in Alameda County near Livermore, California.
What you’ll do
As a field biologist in our wildlife group, you will be responsible for conducting fatality searches at the facility focused on medium and large raptors, generally two days per week throughout the year. Work will require extensive hiking and include carcass handling, species identification, and data recording using iPad-based data-entry systems.
Required experience and skillset
- Good field experience and observation skills
- Good skills identifying birds and especially raptors that occur in California
- A demonstrable background in ecology or wildlife management
Desired qualifications
- Candidates with an academic background in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or an equivalent subject are preferred
- Applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree are preferred, but advanced undergraduates with desired skills and sufficient schedule flexibility also will be considered
This position requires the future employee to:
- Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
- Hike extensively over complex terrain for surveys
- Work safely in a variety of weather conditions ranging from summer heat to inclement winter weather
- Follow best practices for field safety
The following would be a plus:
- Own a personal 4WD or AWD vehicle and willing to use it on the project site
Note: Travel reimbursement from place of residence to project site near Livermore, CA typically is not provided.
How to apply
Interested candidates should respond by submitting a resume, academic transcripts, and a cover letter. In the required cover letter, please share some observations about your general experience as a birder, knowledge of California raptors in particular, and favorite bird species.