Field Biologist

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Previously approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services as an Authorized Biologist
• Demonstrated field experience identifying applicable protected species, their life stages, habitat, and signs of presence.
• Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and applicable federal environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting biological surveys and construction monitoring in active construction environments.
• Ability to interpret and implement requirements contained in Biological Opinions, permits, conservation measures, and environmental specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear field documentation and compliance reports.
• Ability to communicate environmental requirements effectively with contractors, inspectors, construction managers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to independently evaluate changing field conditions and make timely, defensible biological recommendations.
• Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments and travel between project sites as required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting public infrastructure, water/wastewater, pipeline, utility, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Previous experience working directly with USFWS and other federal, state, or local resource agencies.
• Experience supporting projects subject to ESA Section 7 consultation and Biological Opinion requirements.
• Familiarity with construction documents, environmental specifications, work plans, and contractor means and methods.
• Experience developing and delivering Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) or similar environmental training.
• Experience coordinating environmental requirements within a PMCM or Owner’s construction management team.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between construction sequencing, environmental restrictions, and schedule impacts.
• Experience using electronic field reporting, GIS, GPS, document management, or environmental compliance tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with construction personnel while maintaining independent environmental compliance responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent construction projects or geographically dispersed project sites.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $30.58 - $53.51

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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