GHD Group

Senior Biologist

GHD Group • $81K — $166K *
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS in Natural Resources, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Fisheries, or related degree
  • 12 years of proven experience in natural resources surveys and assessments, especially for special status species
  • 10 years of environmental consulting experience, including 6 years in project management
  • Current USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits preferred
  • Certified Wildlife Scientist or similar certification is a plus
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

Responsibilities

  • Lead client relations, project scheduling, scope management, and budget oversight
  • Communicate effectively with team members and key stakeholders
  • Provide technical oversight for report preparation and project coordination
  • Develop proposals including project scope and fee structures
  • Create and supervise project mitigation strategies and plans
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at all levels
  • Serve as the main contact for clients on natural resource issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration three days a week
  • Opportunities for business development and client interactions
  • Supportive environment for mentorship and growth of young professionals
  • Engagement in diverse remediation and restoration projects
  • Involvement in both local and international project initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sr Biologist Team Lead

The Senior Biologist position will involve working with a team of natural resources scientists, environmental planners, engineers, and others to achieve project goals! GHD's US West Region Natural Resources and Impact Assessment (NR&IA) Group supports projects throughout central coast region of California. Project work will largely include a variety of remedial construction and restoration projects in California, in addition to opportunities for capital improvement projects in both national and international projects. You will contribute to proposals and business development, leading and building a team of scientists, and mentoring and teaching young professionals.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This position is locate in our San Luis Obispo office

Responsibilities
  • Leading client relations, scheduling work, handling scopes of work, and managing budgets
  • Communicate effectively with project team members and key individuals
  • Provide technical oversight of report preparation, QA/QC, project coordination, and other management duties
  • Proposal development including scope and fees
  • Develop project mitigation and supervising strategies and plans
  • Apply technical understanding of key regulations (federal, state, and local)
  • Work with Natural Resources & Impact Assessment team members to secure federal, state, and municipal environmental permits as well as support critical initiatives
  • Be a primary point of contact with internal and external clients to provide guidance on natural resource issues and deliver outstanding client service
  • Develop relationships with other strategic clients within the professional community
  • Grow the GHD brand as an authority in the natural resources space - this means staying up on the latest technologies, and bringing new ideas to project teams
  • Flexibility to support field efforts, which may include long days and travel out of the region to construction sites

The ideal candidate would have the following skills:
  • Significant experience authoring NEPA, CEQA, Federal and State ESA documents and biology chapters as well as environmental permits such as 1602s, 404s, 401s, etc.
  • Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders including private entities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
  • Ability to develop a team of personnel effectively, as well as lead complex projects
  • Meticulous in the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload
  • Experience with project oversight and compliance, including leading biological construction and compliance monitoring efforts
  • Regulatory coordination
  • Wildlife and Botanical Surveys
  • Expertise in both wildlife biology and fisheries preferred

Qualifications
  • MS in Natural Resources, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Fisheries, or related degree
  • 12 years of proven experience in the field completing natural resources surveys and assessments (particularly for special status species) and/or similar qualifications that demonstrate a technical competence regarding biological resources in the Bay Area and/or southern California
  • 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, and 6 years of full cycle project management experience
  • Possession of current USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits/MOUs for California wildlife or fisheries species (terrestrial and/or aquatic) preferred
  • Certified Wildlife Scientist or similar certification is a bonus
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

Salary Range $81,000-$166,000 based on experience and location

About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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