Biologist II

Cedarville Engineering Group•Pottstown, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedarville Engineering Group (CEG) is seeking a Biologist II to join their Pottstown, PA office to support a variety of government projects. This role involves serving as a technical lead and mentor to other Environmental professionals. It is a hands-on, field-and-office position in a lean firm where flexibility is key, involving tasks such as conducting biological surveys one week and writing reports the next. The work focuses on real government projects, including biological surveys, natural resource inventories, field data collection, report writing, technical leadership, and support for natural resource and stormwater management projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
3–5 years of professional biology experience.
Field biology and natural resource project experience, including technical report writing, invasive species management, herbaceous studies, forestry inventories / tree surveys and threatened & endangered species inventories.
Wetland & waterway delineation and report development.
GIS data collection, analysis and management. Proficient in ArcGIS.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead and mentor other Environmental professionals.
Comfortable working outdoors and in the field across varying conditions and terrain.
OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40) required for fieldwork — CEG will provide training to obtain them if not already held.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a federal background check.
REAL ID required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on federal or government projects.
Experience with Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs).
Regulatory permitting including PA Chapter 102 & 105 and US Army Corps Section 404.
Familiarity with natural resource surveys and stormwater management programs.
Strong technical writing skills — turning field data into a clean report is a real plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct invasive species surveys, mapping, and management on government and military project sites following established protocols.
Conduct threatened & endangered species inventories and associated habitat assessments.
Perform herbaceous studies, forestry inventories, and tree surveys, and maintain accurate field notes and logs.
Operate field survey, GPS, and monitoring equipment.
Support and lead site investigations, ecological monitoring, and natural resource management activities.
Write clear, accurate technical reports, field summaries, and supporting documentation.
Compile, organize, and quality-check field and survey data.
Review and quality-check reports, field data, and deliverables prepared by other Environmental professionals.
Contribute to permit applications, regulatory submittals, and project deliverables.
Support natural resource management projects, including Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs), wetlands, habitat, and environmental assessments.
Support stormwater management projects and MS4 and related regulatory compliance efforts.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams to keep work moving.
Serve as a technical lead on field investigations, biological survey programs, and reporting tasks.
Mentor, train, and guide other Environmental professionals in field procedures, species identification, data quality, and technical writing.
Provide technical direction and review to ensure work products meet project, client, and regulatory requirements.
Support project managers with task planning, scheduling, and coordination of field staff.
Follow all site health and safety plans and federal installation requirements.
Obtain and maintain OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40 as applicable) — CEG will provide training if not already in place.
Lead by example to help keep the field team safe and compliant on every site.