Job Description

About the opportunity:

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 a temporary, 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 will facilitate requests from clients to perform environmental support for utility work 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. 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.

The candidate could fill any of three staff-level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience:

• Assistant Staff Biologist: Typically up to 1 year of relevant experience and expertise
• Staff Biologist: Typically up to 2 years of relevant experience and expertise.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish:

• Answer phone/email requests for environmental support
• Review email requests within an inbox requesting environmental support
• Work within a client supported database which requires a background check
• May be asked to use online biological support websites and mapping tools to assist in vegetation community determination and resource occurrence potential

Experience and qualifications for success:

• B.S. in biology, zoology, environmental studies, or a related subject area preferred
• Preferred candidate will have proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies; ArcGIS, Survey123, Smartsheet and GoogleEarth familiarity a plus
• Able to work independently and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients
• Familiarity of with California environmental regulations; experience reviewing environmental documents and permits a plus
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule

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.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

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 Pasadena, CA-based position as an Assistant Staff Biologist an hourly pay rate of $23.99 - $31.01/hour and a Staff Biologist an hourly pay rate of $26.91–$35.10/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Immediate start,

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