Staff Biologist - On-Call

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true environmentalSan Luis Obispo (CA)

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Senior

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$25.00 - $34.00 per hour

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About the role

Padre Associates: Your Partner in Environmental and Geoenvironmental Solutions Padre Associates is a leading environmental science and geoenvironmental consulting firm, providing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Established in 1996, Padre offers a comprehensive range of services, including environmental sciences, geoenvironmental services, and geotechnical/civil engineering. Why Choose Padre Associates? Whether you're facing intricate regulatory hurdles or require expert oversight for natural resource projects, Padre Associates provides the consulting and contracting services you need. They are dedicated to helping clients navigate and resolve their most demanding environmental issues with precision and expertise. Key Capabilities: Environmental Sciences: Specializing in natural resource management and compliance. Geoenvironmental Services: Addressing geological and environmental concerns with integrated solutions. Geotechnical/Civil Engineering: Delivering sound engineering practices for environmental projects. Partner with Padre Associates to ensure your projects are environmentally sound and responsibly managed.
What you'll do: Primary responsibilities include supporting wildlife and botanical field surveys, aquatic resource delineation, data interpretation, and preparing associated survey reports. Seasonal tasks include construction monitoring for permit compliance. This role is part-time variable and will be on-call as needed.
Required Qualifications: Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the biological sciences; Experience with California native wildlife and/or vegetation, have 2-5 years of experience; Candidates must be willing to work in both an office and in the field. Some extended overnight field assignments are likely.
Preferred Qualifications: Be highly motivated and enthusiastic; Have strong analytical, writing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Interested in pursuing professional growth in a growing midsized consulting firm.$25 - $34 an hour Compensation range is from $25 to 34/hr, depending on experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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