Looking for biologists!

Bloom Biological, Inc. is currently looking for qualified biologists interested in on call opportunities specializing in nesting bird surveys and raptor monitoring throughout Southern California. Applicants should have significant and demonstrable birding skills and familiarity with sensitive species. B.S. or master’s degree in biology preferred.

Must be able to work independently and interact positively with project managers, clients, landowners, and other technicians. Candidates with prior experience conducting nesting bird and raptor surveys will be given preference.

Work requires the ability to identify bird species present in the western U.S. in general and southern California/Nevada desert species specifically, by sight and sound, sometimes at great distances. Must be able to take detailed field notes, collect behavioral and spatial use data according to established protocols, and fulfil daily reporting requirements. Skilled use of topographic maps, GPS units, and other standard field equipment is required.

Work opportunities are available immediately and given preferentially to those who respond quickly to emails or phone calls. Hourly rate will depend on experience.

Qualifications:
Those applying MUST possess the following: Demonstrable birding skills including raptor ID and survey experience. A Valid Driver’s License is required and experience driving a 4 wheel vehicle is preferred.

If you are interested in joining our team please submit a cover letter and resume to Jackie Catino-Davenport with the subject title “BBI: On-Call Position” to jackiecatino@bloombiological.com and CC Ashley Macomber to ashleymacomber@bloombiological.com

Career Opportunity at BBI!

Career Opportunities at BBI

Bloom Biological Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with over 40 years of experience with endangered and sensitive species in California. We are currently looking for an efficient and focused person to work in the main office assisting the president and CEO with administrative tasks and helping the accounting department with basic clerical duties. This is a great opportunity for any budding ornithologist or avian enthusiast with an interest in raptor research and Southern California.  Aside from basic clerical duties there will be a heavy influence on maintaining field records, databases and 40 years of data sets on raptors.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing all correspondences that come into the main office including emails, phone calls and mail.
• Making reservations and managing administrative tasks for the main biologist. Examples Include conference registrations, field access forms, airlines and hotels.
• Entering hours, recording and archiving time sheets and receipts for any expenditures provided by the main biologist or CEO
• Filing project papers and archiving historical field data to maintain an organized and efficient office. Locating research, historical papers and data as needed for publications.
• Managing upkeep of all computers and devices including backups and system upgrades.
• Preparing and maintaining the main office for meetings and ordering necessary supplies.

Job requirements:

• Experience in biology and conservation a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word.)  QuickBooks knowledge a plus.
• Familiarity with both PC’s and Mac’s.  Able to problem solve simple tech issues.
• Consistent attention to detail and organization. Self-motivated and adept at working without constant direction.  Ability to prioritize tasks during busy periods in the office.
• Ability to be decisive and resolve simple issues that will allow the president and CEO to focus on major projects.
• Flexibility with schedule and the capacity to manage time efficiently.

Specifics

Salary will be per hour - $20.00

Three days a week / 8-hour days. with flexibility on exact days

If you are interested in applying please send a cover letter and CV to ashleymacomber@bloombiological.com

Happy Holidays

What a year!~ 2017 has been quite a year with lots of ups and plenty of downs, but we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone we had the opportunity to work with this year, and wish everyone a great 2018.

We have the unique opportunity of being able to work on projects large and small, providing the personal touch of a small company with the organizational skills and knowledge of a larger firm.  We had some exciting projects this year that allowed us to get into the field and provide the scientific expertise we are known for. At BBI, one of our core values is staying abreast of the latest research and contributing regularly to scientific advancement.

This year, Dr. Michael Kuehn presented at this year's Raptor Research Foundation with a presentation based on more than 30 years of BBI research on Swainson’s Hawks titled;

Solar Energy and Nesting Swainson’s Hawks in California’s Antelope Valley: How Long of a Future Together?

A link to the conference program in case you are looking for more information: http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/files/2017/10/conference_program_2017.pdf

We will be leading the 2018 Statewide Swainson’s Hawk Survey effort in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and we are looking for qualified volunteers to assist with surveys.  Send us an email if you are interested! - ashleymacomber@bloombiological.com

As a women owned business it is important to support and provide opportunities to the women on our team.  Ashley Macomber has been working with us for a while on a smaller scale, but will be moving into the position of Assistant Project Manager providing our team and our clients with organization and clarity, ensuring a smooth workflow.

Jackie Catino-Davenport continues to be an integral part of our team. Ms. Catino-Davenport has stepped into the role as part owner of BBI being able to manage large teams of people on several of our projects and creating great customer relationships. Her experience in the field combined with her understanding of protocols and her precision in communication make her an incredible asset to our team.

Breanna Bartels, has become the head of the accounting department this year making sure our clients and our staff have everything they need to start, conduct and finish any project.  Having worked with BBI for five years now, she is not only an expert at accounting, but she possesses the knowledge to understand the needs of our field biologists and can translate that into numbers. 

As a small business, each person on our team must wear multiple hats.  We are a small team, devoted to our success as a whole and to each other individually. We are proud of the work we have done, and our abilities to provide excellent consulting and research that promotes conservation and considers the changing landscape of our time. We look forward to the challenges of 2018, and wish everyone a joyous and productive new year. 

~ Rebecca, Pete, Breanna, Mike, Jackie, Ashley, Kerry and Bob.