Associate (Mid-Level) Biologist

HANA Resources•Lake Forest, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate (Mid-level) Biologist, you will serve as a key team member co-managing and supporting habitat restoration projects, biological surveys, impacts analysis (with supervision), and environmental compliance. Show experience in implementing habitat restoration mitigation and monitoring plans and monitoring for habitat restoration success. Must be able to identify common local vegetation types including both native and non-native plant species in a variety of habitats throughout California. Familiarity with botanical data collection procedures (e.g., point/line intercept transects, quadrat sampling, CRAM, wetland delineation), statistical design and analysis, interpretation, and document presentation. This mid-level role requires competence in GIS technologies and drone operations and collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Must demonstrate technical skills in restoration, plant ecology, or botany and demonstrate strong knowledge of California plant species and ecosystems. Ability to implement habitat restoration plans and habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, and associated matrices for tracking compliance. Experience with construction monitoring, compliance reporting, and worker environmental awareness training. The successful candidate MUST be able to identify bird species both by sight and sound. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with federal and state regulations, including CEQA/NEPA, CDFW Code, Clean Water Act, MBTA, and Endangered Species Act. Ability to manage and implement project mitigation requirements, coordinating with project team and construction supervisors, and maintaining schedules as it relates to construction or habitat restoration progress. Ability to author Biological Resource Evaluation with little oversight. Ability to mentor entry-level staff with enthusiasm. Ability to travel throughout the state and regionally. In addition, as this position could involve field work in remote areas, the applicant must be able to travel to and work in rugged terrain during inclement weather. Assist with administrative duties, such as training to meet project requirements. Execute UAV missions, including pre-flight planning, airspace analysis, equipment selection under the guidance of the Senior GIS Analyst. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and scope-of-work development for biological services.

Requirements

Ability to identify common local vegetation types including both native and non-native plant species in a variety of habitats throughout California
Familiarity with botanical data collection procedures (e.g., point/line intercept transects, quadrat sampling, CRAM, wetland delineation)
Familiarity with statistical design and analysis, interpretation, and document presentation
Competence in GIS technologies
Competence in drone operations
Demonstrate technical skills in restoration, plant ecology, or botany
Demonstrate strong knowledge of California plant species and ecosystems
Ability to implement habitat restoration plans and habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, and associated matrices for tracking compliance
Experience with construction monitoring, compliance reporting, and worker environmental awareness training
MUST be able to identify bird species both by sight and sound
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with federal and state regulations, including CEQA/NEPA, CDFW Code, Clean Water Act, MBTA, and Endangered Species Act
Ability to manage and implement project mitigation requirements
Ability to coordinate with project team and construction supervisors
Ability to maintain schedules as it relates to construction or habitat restoration progress
Ability to author Biological Resource Evaluation with little oversight
Ability to travel throughout the state and regionally
Ability to travel to and work in rugged terrain during inclement weather
Ability to execute UAV missions, including pre-flight planning, airspace analysis, equipment selection
Proficient with MS Office & related software to complete reports, etc.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrate initiative, independent thinking, good problem-solving skills, excellent field skills, and educational background in plant biology
Possess ability to work independently and as a team member
Exemplary work habits, especially related to safety, common sense, punctuality, and adaptability
Demonstrate excellent organization and communication skills
Demonstrate strong relationships with clients and confidence in consulting with contractors, agencies, and regulators
Demonstrate strong and accurate writing skills
Provide positive and enthusiastic attitude
Rigorously detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
Must have a valid driver license and excellent driving record
Must be capable of performing job duties in outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions
Bachelor's degree in an environmental field required
Approximately 4-9 years of experience in biological tasks in environmental consulting

Nice To Haves

CRAM cert
OSHA 30 or 40 hour
QSP/QSD cert
Arborist cert
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

Responsibilities

Co-managing and supporting habitat restoration projects
Conducting biological surveys
Performing impacts analysis (with supervision)
Ensuring environmental compliance
Implementing habitat restoration mitigation and monitoring plans
Monitoring for habitat restoration success
Identifying common local vegetation types (native and non-native plant species)
Performing botanical data collection procedures (e.g., point/line intercept transects, quadrat sampling, CRAM, wetland delineation)
Utilizing statistical design and analysis for botanical data
Interpreting botanical data and presenting documents
Utilizing GIS technologies
Operating drones
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients
Demonstrating technical skills in restoration, plant ecology, or botany
Demonstrating strong knowledge of California plant species and ecosystems
Implementing habitat restoration plans and habitat mitigation and monitoring plans
Tracking compliance using associated matrices
Performing construction monitoring
Completing compliance reporting
Providing worker environmental awareness training
Identifying bird species by sight and sound
Demonstrating knowledge and experience with federal and state regulations (CEQA/NEPA, CDFW Code, Clean Water Act, MBTA, Endangered Species Act)
Managing and implementing project mitigation requirements
Coordinating with project team and construction supervisors
Maintaining schedules related to construction or habitat restoration progress
Authoring Biological Resource Evaluations with little oversight
Mentoring entry-level staff
Traveling throughout the state and regionally
Traveling to and working in rugged terrain during inclement weather
Assisting with administrative duties, such as training to meet project requirements
Executing UAV missions (pre-flight planning, airspace analysis, equipment selection)
Supporting business development efforts (contributing to proposals, client presentations, scope-of-work development)