SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring a
SWCA's Pasadena Natural Resources Program is actively seeking an entry to mid-level biologist (HR Title = Natural Resources Technician) to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. This is an on-call, hourly position, and pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
In this role you will be expected to perform desktop resource assessments and web-based queries for native species throughout southern and central California. Work will involve utilizing a variety of online tools including ArcGIS Online, Survey123, CNDDB, FWS Critical Habitat Mapper, and Google Earth. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply practical knowledge of California biological resources and habitat to a desktop-based review system. In addition, you will be asked to learn and gain experience with a wide variety of rare species habitat requirements in order complete these reviews. Reviews will be performed in a fast-paced environment working within a larger, collaborative team. This position will require phone and email communication with client. It will also intermittently require work beyond regular business hours.
This role will also include assist with wetland and stream delineations in the field as well as complete permit applications for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and assist in completing high-quality reports and permit applications. Work will be done both in and out of the office throughout Southern and Central California, and in varying field conditions including desert, mountain, and coastal environments.
There is potential for cross training in this role for several programs that vary from biological review to coordination and support.
Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this San Diego, CA - based position as a Natural Resources Technician can expect an hourly pay rate of $20.81 - $27.56/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.
This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
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