Field Techs and Field Biologists (On-Call)

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for on-call field techs and field biologists to assist with projects in the Sacramento Valley, Redwood Coast, and other regions throughout Northern California. Candidates may be based in proximity to these areas. The anticipated pay range for this position is $24.25 per hour to $38.00 per hour. Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What it’s like to work with us

H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. Our projects are based in the Sacramento Valley (Folsom office) and Redwood Coast (Arcata office) as well as in the surrounding Bay Area, Coast Range, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Mountain regions. 

The successful on-call team members will work with experienced senior ecologists as part of a collaborative team to support environmental compliance for a variety of projects. Work usually includes conducting field studies and biological monitoring for fish, wildlife, and rare and endangered plants and their habitats found in Northern California. Species emphasized include, but are not limited to, Swainson’s hawks, bald and golden eagles, American goshawks, California spotted owls, burrowing owls, giant garter snakes, northwestern pond turtles, foothill yellow-legged frogs, California red-legged frogs, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, vernal pool branchiopods, valley elderberry longhorn beetles, Monarch butterflies, native bumble bees, anadromous salmonids, and California native plants. 

Desired competencies, skills, and experience 

• Knowledge about the biological resources of California
• Attention to detail
• A collaborative approach to work and communication
• Prior experience and willingness to conduct fieldwork in remote areas

A few other nitty gritty details

This position requires the future employee to:

• Conduct field work and follow best practices for field safety
• Travel within California for fieldwork
• Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
• Hike extended distances in rugged terrain in remote areas and in inclement weather
• Adhere to best practices in field safety and health and safety protocols

How to apply

To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please share information about your prior field work, some observations about your favorite species, and your potential availability (months and days of the week you may be available). 

Ultimately, we’ll ask for references, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later.

Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply through our applicant portal.

About H. T. Harvey & Associates 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, fish and aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges for more than 50 years.  

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.