BIOLOGISTS-WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS-BOTANISTS-PLANNERS
Part-time-(Both Seasonal/Permanent)
Compensation – commensurate with experience (generally starts at $25/hr)
TransTerra Consultants, LLC is seeking Biologists, Planners, Botanists and/or Wildlife Technicians for our private consulting firm located in Humboldt County, California. Our firm handles both private and public agency clients. We are seeking both entry-level and experienced staff. Though specialization is often useful, generalists or multi-disciplinary staff will have a larger range of available projects to work on.
Due to the nature of the species studied, late March through September is the busiest time of the year and when seasonal staff will be most needed. The schedule is ideal for graduate students. There will be opportunities for year-round work as well. Full time work (40 hours) is not guaranteed and benefits are currently not provided beyond a flexible schedule, workman’s comp, paid holidays, 24 hours of annual sick leave and any job-related expenses (travel expenses and mileage etc.). Our firm anticipates adding additional benefits such as health and 401K contributions in the near future. The majority of our projects will be located in Humboldt County and will not require overnight trips; however, we have a number of fun projects through government contracts that will require overnight travel or extensive time in Mendocino, Trinity and Del Norte Counties and need some staff members that can work on these projects with minimal supervision. Please indicate when applying whether overnight travel is feasible (it is not a requirement for all positions).
Description
TransTerra Consulting LLC is seeking applicants to provide environmental services to support projects ranging from complex CEQA documents to simple studies and memoranda. Typical projects include biological assessments, monitoring reports, wetland and waters delineations, biological monitoring, restoration plans, botany/wildlife surveys, permit applications, Initial Studies, and other types of environmental reports. The selected candidate will work on projects throughout coastal Northern California for various sectors including-non-profit, government, restoration, forestry, mining, development and agriculture (cannabis and other crops). The position involves opportunities for career growth/training and to build professional relationships with peers, regulatory agencies and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Survey, measure, and map rare species, wetlands/streams, habitats and other natural resources, gather and analyze data (office and field). follow established protocols, write and edit accurate and concise reports, work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member, maintain field equipment, review regulations concerning environmental resources, map creation/GIS, thoughtfully analyze environmental situations, assist with research and monitoring design.
Qualifications and Essential Skills
4-year degree in wildlife, environmental science, natural resources, or related fields. high attention to detail, commitment to producing quality work, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work both alone and in a team setting and ability to maintain professionalism and objectivity in the workplace.
Additional Desirable Skills and Experience
Botany or vegetation science, wetland delineation, knowledge of CEQA/NEPA, operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs and 4WD vehicles), operation of hand tools (clinometer, compass, loggers tape, soil probe), map creation (Google Earth and ESRI ArcGIS); Soils/Erosion/Stormwater, mobile mapping (tablet computer, external GPS, mobile mapping software, experience with Microsoft Office Software, Adobe and other software (including file management, time tracking and data processing).
Specialties that are highly valuable for upcoming work at TransTerra include knowledge and experience in:
Floristic Survey and Plant Identification
Wetland Science
Stream and Riparian Mapping
Vegetation Mapping
Habitat Assessment for Rare Species
CEQA/NEPA document writing
GIS Mapping
Amphibian Surveys
Migratory Bird and Raptor Identification
Research and Document Review
Project Management, Contract Management and Budgets
Work Environment
A portion of the work is performed in the field. Fieldwork involves exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks, trails, irregular terrain, insects, poison oak, rough or fast-moving water. The incumbent must be able to handle daily periods of hiking, carrying equipment, and/or standing. Work is also performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Remote work or tele-work is optional through negotiated conditions.
Professional development and training will be offered when feasible (wetland delineation, vegetation mapping, professional workshops). The job offers a wide variety of OTJ training and projects with a full-spectrum of environmental issues.
Our small firm is casual but professional and sensitive to various aspects of life such as families, friends and recreation. We always focus on delivering the utmost quality of service to our clients for projects in Coastal Northern California and beyond, however a healthy work/life balance is considered essential in our firm and our approach to scheduling and staffing is unique and progressive. We strive not only to find appropriate staff for our projects, but to seek out and take on projects that interest our staff. We conduct annual assessments of professional goals and work as a team to improve the quality of our work life.
Interested?
Please review our website to better understand our company and our projects. Send your resume, references, along with a narrative describing how you fit our needs and why you think you would enjoy working with us to:admin@trans-terra.com. Email or call Tami Camper with any questions. 707-840-4772.