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Job Title
Temporary Assistant Biologist 1 with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region
Location
San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Assignment Details
Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hrs/week
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $43.60
Role Overview
The Assistant Biologist I is an entry-level biology professional responsible for ecological investigations, environmental monitoring, field surveys, habitat evaluations, mitigation monitoring, biological data analysis, and technical reporting. The role supports the protection, restoration, and management of wetlands, flora, fisheries, wildlife resources, and environmental mitigation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct vegetation monitoring, biological field surveys, and ecological monitoring activities.
Collect, record, analyze, and summarize biological and environmental data.
Assist with mitigation monitoring plans, habitat assessments, and site evaluations.
Prepare technical reports, biological assessments, GIS maps, and project documentation.
Support wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, bird surveys, and fish surveys.
Monitor sensitive species and habitats and identify potential biological impacts.
Maintain biological field equipment and support field operations.
Coordinate maintenance and monitoring of mitigation sites.
Required Experience
Minimum 1 year of professional-level biologist experience involving significant fieldwork.
Experience conducting biological investigations, ecological surveys, environmental monitoring, and data collection.
Experience preparing technical reports and analyzing scientific/environmental data.
Preferred Experience
Vegetation monitoring methodologies such as line intercept transects and plot surveys.
Habitat assessments, mitigation monitoring, and restoration projects.
Wetland delineation and rare plant survey experience.
Knowledge of flora and fauna within Santa Clara County.
Experience using GIS for mapping and environmental analysis.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and data management.
GPS and cartography applications.
Biological data collection, analysis, and quality assurance practices.
Technical and scientific report writing.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Scientific research methods, literature reviews, and environmental analysis.
Familiarity with environmental regulations including CEQA and NEPA.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Technical communication and report-writing skills.
Attention to detail in data collection and monitoring activities.
Ability to work independently in field environments while following established procedures.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
Ability to learn and apply environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
Education / Certifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, or a related Life Sciences field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred
Master's degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, or related Life Sciences discipline may substitute for one year of required experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
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