Field Biologist

Field Biologist 

We are seeking a proactive, detail oriented, mid level Field Biologist with strong botanical expertise and vegetation mapping skills to join our Sacramento team. In this role, you will:

• Conduct field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental monitoring.

• Conduct on-site vegetation surveys, map plant communities, and perform wetland delineations.

• Accurately identify, classify, and document native, non-native, and invasive species.

• Delineate vegetation communities per Northern California protocols.

• Collect geospatial and ecological data for environmental permitting, impact assessments, and restoration planning.

• Create detailed survey reports and technical documentation of findings.

Key Responsibilities of this position:

• Vegetation Mapping & Delineation:

  • Map and delineate vegetation communities using standard classification systems.

  • Produce shapefiles of mapped vegetation units

• Species Identification & Classification:

  • Identify regionally significant plant species, special-status taxa, and invasive weeds

  • Apply vegetation classification systems to field observations

  • Maintain up-to-date plant species lists and community descriptions

• Data Collection & GIS:

  • Record GPS waypoints, transects, quadrats, capture photo documentation and habitat metrics (soil type, canopy cover, phenology)

  • Use Collector for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and related data collection apps when necessary

• Regulatory Experience:

  • Conduct surveys and prepare deliverables consistent with project criteria

  • Contribute to NEPA/CEQA documents, permit applications, and Section 404/401 delineations

• Field Reporting and QA/QC:

  • Draft clear, concise field notes, map legends, and report sections

  • Perform quality assurance checks on GIS data, maps, and classification tables

Requirements for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Plant Ecology, Environmental Science, or other related field 

• 3+ years of professional field experience mapping vegetation and conducting plant surveys in California

• Proficiency with regional plant identification (Central Valley and Foothills flora)

• Hands-on experience with vegetation mapping and data collection

• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles when necessary

• Ability to work independently in remote or challenging field conditions

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k 5% match w/immediate vesting 
• PTO - vacation/sick/holiday
• Monthly work from home stipend
• $500/year towards hobby or lifestyle
• $150/quarter stipend for family/friends dinner
• Discretionary bonus

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.