Field Biologist

Location: 100% field based in Moapa, Nevada, USA, with work on or near project sites throughout Nevada

Salary: $27.00–$45.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience

Company

hirify.global provides environmental and biological resource services, including terrestrial ecology, compliance monitoring, and related practice-area support.

What you will do

• Conduct wildlife, botanical, habitat, special-status species, reconnaissance, and biological resource surveys.
• Perform construction compliance monitoring and assess work sites against resource agency permit requirements.
• Navigate with GPS, collect digital and paper field data, manage project-specific data, and prepare daily and web-based compliance reports.
• Interpret agency permits, provide environmental training to construction crews, and maintain knowledge of natural resource regulations and best practices.
• Coordinate with project teams, support field or crew leads, troubleshoot project issues, and oversee field staff when serving as crew lead.
• Support project managers and maintain professional client and field relationships across Nevada projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 3–10 years of related experience and/or training.
• Background in biological resources and experience with wildlife and botanical resources.
• Working knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA, with relevant experience in development, water and utility, renewable energy, transportation, or defense projects.
• Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies, including iForms, Collector, and ArcGIS Field Maps, for large-scale biological resource inventories.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Ability to work long days in rugged terrain and inclement weather, hike on foot through rough outdoor terrain, and spend 100% of working time in the field with some pre- or post-field organization.
• Ability to identify common plant and wildlife species, communicate and write effectively, work independently, maintain attention to detail, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Culture & Benefits

• Seasonal, non-exempt employment with construction monitoring typically requiring a six-day work week and up to 65 hours per week.
• Survey-season schedules during April–May and September–October typically require approximately 65 hours per week; schedules vary with project needs, weather, client deadlines, and operational requirements.
• Seasonal staff averaging at least 30 hours per week over a 12-month period are eligible for medical benefits.
• Compensation may include bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Continuous learning, training, advancement opportunities, collaboration, and client-service work are supported.