Swift is the leading specialist supplier of manpower to the energy industry.  We are currently in search of an experienced Biologist to take on a long-term contract assignment in Southern California.

Job Title: Biologist
Location: San Bernardino CA
Day Rate: To be proposed by interested candidates
Start Date: ASAP

The Biologist will advise the Construction and Operation Managers on the implementation of the biological resources conditions of certification and notify them of any non-compliance with any biological resources condition of certification. The Biologist will be available to supervise conduct and coordinate mitigation monitoring and other biological resources compliance efforts particularly in areas requiring avoidance or containing sensitive biological resources such as special-status species or their habitat. If required by the Biologist the construction/operation manager shall halt all site mobilization ground disturbance grading boring trenching and operation activities in areas specified by the Biologist.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in biological sciences zoology botany ecology or a closely related field


• Three years of experience in field biology or current certification of a nationally recognized biological society


• Meet the current USFWS Authorized Biologist qualifications criteria demonstrate familiarity with protocols and guidelines for the desert tortoise and be approved by the USFWS


• Possess a California ESA Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to Section 2081a for desert tortoise

Interested candidates please send the following information as soon as possible:
1. Your most up-to-date resume
2. Your availability to start a new position
3. A proposed day rate for this role
4. Confirmation that all terms listed above are acceptable