Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid CA

Location: Hybrid role based in or near Victorville, Barstow, Palmdale, Lancaster, or the northern and eastern regions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Riverside, California; frequent field travel is required.

Salary: $35–$50 per hour, based on training, duties, and project type.

Company

hirify.global provides environmental solutions that combine science, data, field expertise, and consulting to address regulatory, operational, and environmental challenges.

What you will do

• Conduct general and focused biological resource surveys, including nest surveys and monitoring.
• Prepare reports, track and analyze data, and complete web-based regulatory reporting.
• Monitor construction and habitat restoration activities for biological and regulatory compliance.
• Use ArcGIS and GPS equipment to map biological resources and support conservation planning.
• Make field-based decisions and communicate findings orally and in writing.
• Follow company safety rules, OSHA requirements, and confidentiality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of professional experience in biological surveys, biological or construction monitoring, or related fieldwork.
• Experience with biological resources in Southern and/or Central California, with strength in botany, wildlife biology, or wetland ecology.
• Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA, plus training or experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to complete and maintain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refreshers.
• Ability to work outdoors across large and difficult terrain, travel frequently, work variable or overnight shifts, and handle physically demanding conditions.

Nice to have

• Experience with desert tortoise, Arroyo toad, red-legged frog, burrowing owl, California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, desert kit fox, Mohave ground squirrel, kangaroo rat species, or other special-status species.
• Experience with plants and wildlife on Catalina Island or in the Coastal Zone.
• Experience with nest monitoring, construction compliance, habitat restoration, or relevant USFWS and CDFW permits.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time, temporary, as-needed schedule with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Flexible scheduling based on project demand.
• No benefits are associated with the temporary position; paid time off is available under the sick time policy.
• Training is provided as needed, with opportunities for formal training, professional publications, and workshops.
• Work may involve extended travel, weekends, overtime, hazardous environments, PPE, and changing field conditions.