Endemic Environmental Services interview questions

1. Do you have reliable transportation for the times needed for each working location? Information: To drive a company vehicle, you must possess a valid California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance. 2. Have you used phone apps for work before? Which ones? ​​What is your working knowledge on WhatsApp, FieldMaps, etc.? 3. Do you have access to a computer or other device for emails, online meetings, report writing, etc.? 4. Are you able to lift and carry 35lbs? 5. What does your availability look like? When can you start? 6. Are you available to work Overtime or Weekends, if offered? 7. Do you have binoculars? WORK SETTING QUESTIONS 1. Give me a brief description about yourself (Education and Work Experience). 2. What excites you about this position with Endemic Environmental Services? 3. Tell me about your Field Experience. 4. Tell me about any Consulting Experience you have. a. What was the best and worst part of consulting? 5. What are you great at? 6. What was your favorite job. Why was it your favorite? 7. Tell me about your most difficult workday? a. Why was it difficult? b. What did you do to improve it? 8. What motivates you to go to work each day? 9. What are your preferences on working independently vs group settings? Why? 10. Have you worked alone on field projects? a. Tell me about what you like/dislike about working alone on field projects. 11. Have you worked on Construction Sites or performed Construction Monitoring before? a. What are your thoughts about working on Construction Sites? 12. Tell me about a time you worked in inclement weather. 13. What are your Career Goals in 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years? EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS 1. What species/taxa are you most familiar with? 2. Any work experience with sensitive/regulated species? If so, please describe. 3. Which species-specific permits, certificates, fishing licenses do you possess? 4. What species/taxa/trainings are you interested in learning more about? 5. Walk me through how you prepare reports of your field observations and tell me how you communicate these results with someone who is not a wildlife biologist? 6. Tell me about your experience reviewing 1600 (CDFW), 401 (RWQCB), 404 (Army Corps of Engineers) permits, biological opinions, incidental take permits, mitigation measures, etc.? 7. What is your experience filling out daily bio monitoring reports? 8. Name 10 listed species you might encounter in CA. 9. Name 3 invasive species. 10. Can you define take? 11. Generally speaking, when is the nesting season for birds? 12. How would you survey nesting birds and/or raptors? How would you determine if a nest is active? How would you mark the nest and how would you determine if a buffer is necessary? 13. Would you be willing to be trained to help us with water resources projects? 14. What do you consider to be an easy aspect of being a biologist? 15. What do you consider the most challenging aspect of a field biologist or something that you're hoping to improve on in life or work?