Wildlife Biologist Job at Insight Global, Los Angeles County, CA

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  • Insight Global
  • Los Angeles County, CA

Job Description

Position : Wildlife Biologist (LA Wildfires)

Location: LA County

Duration: 3-month contract (likelihood for extensions)

Start Date : 2 week notice (Est: May 5th)

Pay Rate: $20-40/hr (Dependent on years of experience)

Hours : Seeking candidates dedicated to working 7 days a week, 12-hour shifts (Could potentially become 6 days a week with every Sunday off.)

Mobilization and Expenses: Client will provide travel, per diem, and housing accommodations when on travel, unless local to the site.

Safety Equipment: All necessary safety equipment will be provided, except for steel-toed boots and prescription safety goggles (if applicable).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Wildlife Biologists will prioritize assessing and mitigating the ecological impacts of the Palisades wildfires across LA County, with a specific emphasis on avian species and habitats. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing Bird Impacts: Conduct field surveys to evaluate how wildfires have affected bird populations, nesting sites, and migration routes.
  • Habitat Evaluations: Map burned areas and identify critical bird habitats, such as nesting trees, feeding grounds, and migration corridors.
  • Bird Monitoring: Use techniques like bird banding, acoustic monitoring, camera traps, and direct observation to study post-fire bird activity and population shifts.
  • Sampling for Avian Ecosystems: Collect and analyze soil, vegetation, and water samples to understand contamination risks and habitat recovery conditions vital to bird survival.
  • Species Recovery Efforts: Focus on displaced or endangered bird species by supporting their relocation, rehabilitation, and protection.
  • Restoration Planning for Birds: Develop strategies to restore vegetation and improve conditions for bird recovery, including erosion control and native plant replanting for food and shelter.
  • Collaborating on Hazardous Sites: Work with hazardous material survey teams to ensure bird habitats and needs are prioritized in environmental mitigation plans.
  • Field Documentation: Record observations, sampling data, and bird behavior patterns using tablets for efficient reporting and targeted analysis.

Candidate Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in Biology, Ecology, or related field (preferred: Wildlife Biology).
  • An Associate's degree will be considered with strong field experience in wildlife or ecological studies.
  • Ideally 1+ years of experience in ecological assessments or wildlife monitoring , particularly in wildfire-affected areas.
  • Familiarity with wildlife survey techniques and ecological restoration principles.
  • Ability to work 60+ hours per week in outdoor environments under challenging conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Requires passing a motor vehicle record (MVR) background check and maintaining a safe driving record.
  • Medically cleared to wear a respirator if required during hazardous site work.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Relocation, Outdoor, Shift work, Sunday,

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