Field Biologist

In this role, the candidate will work on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our public and private sector clients rely on Keish staff to fulfill their project needs for timely biological surveys and permit compliance documentation, including coordination and communication internally and externally with a diverse group of stakeholders.

This position is an On Call, REMOTE position. The employee will be required to travel to project offices and work sites to perform inspections or attend meetings on an as-needed basis depending on project schedules. This person will work independently at remote construction project locations within the Southern California (comprised of 8 counties: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Imperial). With current immediate need in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Most tasks revolve around assessing construction projects, performing sensitive status species and monitoring, surveying biological resources habitat condition, monitoring restoration projects, using innovative mapping resources to track wetland ad habitat acreage, providing education, outreach, and training opportunities, and conducting timely reporting of field issues.

Keish Environmental is seeking a Field Biologist (On-Call/As Needed) to conduct biological surveys, assessments, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects in California’s Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. This position works alongside our clients, both in government and the private industry, to provide biological surveys, delineations, assessments and reports. Candidates will typically monitor biological compliance of infrastructure projects under construction or under alteration to ensure regulatory and permit compliance.

• Track and map wetland and habitat acreage
• Work independently in diverse environments, assessing habitat conditions, monitoring species, and ensuring permit compliance
• Monitor regulatory compliance (401/404/LSAA permit oversight)
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and sensitive species
• Coordinate with stakeholders, agencies, and teams
• Lead educational outreach and training
• and site schematics.
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports

Keish Environmental does not sponsor work visas. If you require visa sponsorship, please do not apply.

• Reliable transportation to remote sites
• B.S. in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field
• Strong report writing, data analysis, and project coordination skills
• Experience with CEQA/NEPA biological mitigations
• Highly organized and motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing and completing multiple concurrent projects.
• Species handling certifications preferred
• Proactive communicator, collaborator who can take and give direction, provide actionable reports, and work updates.
• Physically fit (carry 30 lbs., walk on varied terrain, work in adverse conditions)
• Travel required to project sites for inspections and meetings
• Must be able to read construction plans, specifications, estimates, site analysis diagrams, laboratory analytical reports,
• 5+ years of field monitoring experience
• Valid certification as an Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV
• Knowledge of California and Federal wetland and regulatory agency permitting processes (401/404/LSAA)
• Valid Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided)
• Strong independent work ethic and collaboration skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record