You shall use your experience and critical thinking to select, and apply standard techniques, methods and procedures for components of a wide range of complex tasks and assignments.
As a part-time fisheries biologist, your responsibilities will require you to conduct fisheries and water quality investigations on data collected across California.
You will lead and support studies primarily involving fish, hydrodynamic, and water quality data sets.
You will assist with study plan development and implementation, including describing study objectives, data collection, analytical approaches, analyses and report/manuscript preparation in support of field experiments, management actions, and habitat restoration.
You shall collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help deliver projects on time and within budgeting in a fast-paced work environment.
Requirements
10+ years
machine learning
acoustic telemetry
modeling
boat ops
problem solving
You have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field.
You are a quantitative-focused fisheries technician/biologist who thrives in modeling hydrodynamic, water quality, and fisheries data.
You have experience working on fish guidance structure design development and analysis and report preparation.
You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and can manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently.
You have previous experience in analyzing complex data sets using advanced machine learning and statistical approaches.
You shall provide excellent time/budget management, organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
You have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience with operating and trailering boats, using a wide range of fish and water quality sampling gear, and performing light maintenance on sampling gear and equipment.
You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the fisheries or aquatic biology field.
You have experience completing complex fish and hydrodynamic data analyses, including acoustic telemetry data processing and analysis.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1969
Year Established
The company was established at a pivotal time for environmental legislation.
21 offices
National Presence
Operates through 21 offices across the United States.
Hundreds of millions
Annual Revenue
Maintains consistent and substantial revenue growth.
Employee-owned since 2000
Ownership Model
Adopts open-book management and shared equity since 2000.
Evolved from a Bay Area boutique to a national firm.
Supports projects from airports and transportation to wetland restoration and community planning.
Merges science, planning, engineering, archaeology, and design for multidisciplinary impact.
Has led unusual projects like environmental impact review of Christo’s Running Fence installation.
Provides extensive regulatory compliance, restoration, and environmental analysis services.
Balances ambitious restoration—such as tidal marsh creation—with major infrastructure efforts.
Typically works on large public-sector and utility projects like dam, highway, and airport upgrades.
Culture + Values
Collaboration: We work as one team to serve our clients and communities.
Integrity: We are committed to acting ethically and transparently in all of our endeavors.
Innovation: We seek creative, forward-thinking solutions to environmental challenges.
Excellence: We take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable, and impactful services.
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net-Zero Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions.
Focusing on minimizing environmental impact and contributing to climate resilience.
Implementing carbon reduction strategies, energy-efficient operations, and sustainable project designs.
Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation into environmental planning and consulting services.
Inclusion & Diversity
ESA is committed to creating an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and integral to decision-making.
The company actively recruits and supports the professional development of women and underrepresented groups in the environmental field.
ESA tracks gender diversity and strives to increase female representation in leadership roles and across all levels of the organization.