Biologist II

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a mid-level, Biologist II to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting Group of our Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ offices. This position would support numerous natural resource projects in Arizona and the Southwest United States region including management of technical work on biological surveys and compliance and permitting projects. 
Primary duties include general or focused biological surveys for wildlife, plants, and/or vegetation, electronic data collection, and preparation of technical reports.   Additional duties may include desktop analysis, conservation plans, and habitat management plans, or assisting with other natural resources related field surveys (i.e. aquatic resource surveys, general constraints surveys). 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform desktop and field assignments that require background in wildlife ecology and/or botany and ecological processes.
Conduct biological survey fieldwork as part of a team in inland, and desert environments, which can include rugged terrain.
Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in field.   
Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data, as needed.
Support writing assignments, including completing survey reports, Biological Technical Reports, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections.
Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
Occasional travel may be required.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s  program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.