Req : 23-14

RECON Environmental is a small company of specialists representing one of the most
established environmental consulting service firms in the Southwest. We are employee-owned
and hard-working, but with a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right
candidate a team-oriented, caring environment, which is client-focused, flexible, and always
striving to provide high-quality service to our clients.

We are currently looking to hire Biologist(s) to support biological surveys and associated
reports on a range of public, private, and federal projects throughout southern California. This
position involves conducting fieldwork to identify sensitive biological resources and preparing a
variety of biological studies, such as biological technical reports, post-survey reports, and
aquatic resources delineations and associated permits. The ideal candidate will have a working
knowledge of biological resources in southern California and the ability and desire to grow into
a position with increasing project management responsibilities. This is a regular, full-time
position based out of our San Diego office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform biological field studies such as vegetation mapping, wetland delineations, protocol

wildlife surveys, nesting bird surveys, and rare plant surveys.

• Serve as a primary author or coauthor of environmental documents including biological

technical reports, post-survey reports, wetland delineation reports, and permit applications.

• Coordinate field surveys, including literature/database research, project logistics, and

communication with clients and team members.

• Oversee management of biology-related tasks or projects within budgeted time frame

under the supervision of a project director.

• Prepare and maintain field notes and reporting logs documenting fieldwork activities.

Knowledge and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience of relevant consulting or comparable experience.

• B.S. in biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, or a closely

related scientific field.

• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask, as well as be able to work in a

team environment with a variety of project members.

• Must have knowledge of local habitats and sensitive plant and animal species.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to biological resources,

including Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act, Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game
Code.

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3111 Camino del Rio North, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92 108-5726 | 619.308.9333 | (link removed)
SAN DIEGO | OAKLAND | TUCSON

Now Hiring
BIOLOGIST, ANALYST
Req : 23-14

Knowledge and Requirements (continued)

• Must be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions. Must feel comfortable doing

strenuous hiking and working in remote areas.

• Experience driving four-wheel-drive vehicle through rough terrain. Requires a valid

California driver license.

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of federal survey permits highly desirable (e.g., coastal California gnatcatcher,

Quino checkerspot, or other species).

• Knowledge of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program or Western Riverside

County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

• Ability to conduct wetland delineations.

• Ability to use Wildnote and Collector/ArcGIS Online.

Salary: $30.00$45.00 per hour, DOE

RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets employer.

Please submit resume and salary requirements to:
Martha Aranibar, Human Resources Manager
ads@reconenvironmental.com