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Office Location: Los Angeles, CA
Field Locations: Riverside to Ventura, CA
Stillwater Sciences is seeking highly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level biologists to join our interdisciplinary staff for temporary full-time positions (with potential for transitioning to permanent) focusing on threatened and endangered species recovery and habitat restoration projects throughout Southern California. We are looking for biologists with experience in and knowledge of Southern California wildlife and flora for a variety of projects across Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties.
Responsibilities may include pre-construction specialized wildlife and nesting bird surveys, construction compliance monitoring, plant identification, and research/technical writing. Stillwater Sciences has needs for biologists ranging from temporary to permanent biologist positions. Temporary positions average three to five days per week minimally through late spring of 2022. Field efforts may be scheduled on short notice and field personnel will need to confirm their availability or unavailability for a given field effort on short notice. Applicants need not be available for every field effort.
The ideal applicant should have:
A minimum of a BS or BA in biology or natural resource field with 1–2+ years of experience in the environmental field
Excellent wildlife skills including nesting bird survey and environmental compliance monitoring experience
Specialized experience with special-status wildlife species including, but not limited to, least Bell’s vireo, coastal California gnatcatcher, burrowing owl, special-status fish, and/or special-status mammals, to receive agency approval
Experience identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys, conducting vegetation surveys, and/or participating in plant restoration efforts in Southern California
Ability to work as part of a team
Endurance to work long days (up to 10 hours)
Good attitude and ability to hike to remote and steep field locations in all types of weather
Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols
Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
Attention to detail and commitment to sound science
Compensation and Application Details:
Biologist openings: Temporary, to permanent part-time/full-time positions based out of Los Angeles, CA for fieldwork in Riverside, Pasadena, and other project sites
Please send a cover letter advising how you learned of this job and describing your experience with a resume in MS Word or PDF format to: resume @ stillwatersci.com
Please write “LA Biological Monitor” in the subject line of the email
Resumes without cover letters will not be considered
Hourly rate $22–$31, commensurate with qualifications and experience
To learn more about the position or Stillwater Sciences, visit our website here: https://www.stillwatersci.com/careers/
