What You'll DoAs a Senior Associate Environmental Scientist, you will:
- Lead and support biological and environmental studies for a variety of public and private projects.
- Prepare technical reports including:
- Biological Resource Reports
- Wetland Delineation Reports
- Constraints Analyses
- Wetland Permit Applications
- NEPA and CEQA documentation
- Conduct field surveys for threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant and wildlife species.
- Perform ecological research, habitat assessments, natural resource monitoring, and restoration activities.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies including USFWS and other regulatory organizations.
- Assist with permitting efforts involving the ESA, CWA, Section 404, NEPA, CEQA, and related environmental regulations.
- Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, and environmental professionals.
- Prepare presentations and represent projects during meetings, workshops, and public hearings.
- Mentor junior environmental scientists and contribute to the continued growth of the environmental team.
What Makes You a Great FitWe're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Must be eligible for approval by CDFW and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services as a Designated/Qualified Biologist for Central Valley species
- 5-10 years of professional environmental consulting experience, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience with:
- NEPA and CEQA compliance
- Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Wetland delineations and permitting
- Environmental regulatory documentation
- Experience conducting biological field surveys and habitat assessments.
- Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout California as needed.
Preferred Qualifications- Minimum 3+ years' experience with several of the following:
- California tiger salamander
- San Joaquin kit fox
- blunt-nosed leopard lizard
- San Joaquin antelope squirrel
- Swainson's hawk
- burrowing owl
- Level II blunt-nosed leopard lizard survey credentials
- Business development, proposal writing, and/or client management experience
- Demonstrated success mentoring and developing technical staff
- Professional certifications such as Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or similar credentials
Why You'll Love This Role- Work on projects that make a lasting impact on California's communities and natural resources.
- Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Take on increasing project management responsibilities.
- Mentor the next generation of environmental professionals.
- Enjoy the benefits of working for an employee-owned company where your contributions directly support our collective success.
