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**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM**  is seeking a **Wildlife Biologist** to support some of California's most exciting and important projects. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our group of more than 100 environmental professionals in the Bay Area. This position will join our AECOM team based in the Oakland office. This position would support a variety of projects and clients in northern California, with a focus on field assessments and surveys, construction monitoring, and technical writing. **The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:** + Surveys for special-status wildlife and nesting birds. + Monitoring of construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits. + Preparation of reports documenting survey or monitoring results. + Preparation of other technical documents or permit applications. + Participation as an active and positive member of AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in the SF Bay Area. + Occasional travel in Central and Northern California may be required. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in biology, Ecology, or a related field. + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in construction monitoring, environmental inspection, habitat assessments, and biological surveys. + Valid U.S. Driver License required. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledgeable about common and special-status northern California wildlife species. + Experience surveying for special-status species that may occur in the San Francisco Bay Area, such as nesting birds, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Alameda whipsnake, and others. + Plant identification skills are desirable but are not required. + Experience writing and preparing permit applications or other supporting technical documentation. + Experience with field data collection tools such as Collector, Trimble units, and others. + Has a positive attitude and is adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. **Additional Information** Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $100,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10129770 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc

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