LSA Associates

LSA's Emeryville office is seeking experienced and qualified biologists for several hourly field positions. Field work could include special-status wildlife species surveys, fish relocation, nesting bird surveys, roosting bat surveys, and biological construction monitoring for protected species (e.g., California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, northwestern pond turtle, giant garter snake, Alameda whipsnake, California Ridgway's rail, California black rail, burrowing owl, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, salt marsh harvest mouse, nesting birds, and roosting bats). A minimum of two years of monitoring/survey experience with some or all these species is preferred. In addition, biologists with valid 40-hour HAZWOPPER training certification are also desirable. The positions require the candidates to be capable of strenuous fieldwork under adverse weather conditions.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $30 to $40 per hour. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
About the Organization
LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.
LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you.
LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match.
For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.
EOE Statement
LSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual's actual or perceived-or association with others of an actual or perceived-age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
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