Biologist III (2484) - Natural Resources & Lands Management Division - Millbrae, CA - SFPUC (162100)

City and County of San Francisco•Millbrae, CA

5d•$144,638 - $175,838•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Biologist (Biologist III) plans, designs, develops, manages, and coordinates biological and ecological monitoring for restoration and mitigation projects, environmental compliance, and stewardship programs on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) watershed lands. The Biologist III works independently and with other staff to evaluate environmental conditions associated with utility operations and maintain compliance with regulations and policies in support of the mission of the Natural Resources and Lands Management Division (NRLMD). The Biologist III oversees consultants and contractors; gives technical direction to staff biologists, interns, and volunteers; manages contracts and directs consultants; and may exercise supervision during the absence of the Supervising Biologist. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a program to benefit special-status species, specifically CRLF and SFGS, through habitat management and removal of non-native predators at the Peninsula BHR mitigation sites and other locations on the Peninsula watershed. Responsibilities also include providing specialized technical expertise and making recommendations towards development of a Long-Term Management Plan (LTMP) for the Phase 1 Peninsula BHR sites and developing and implementing a restoration program for establishment and enhancement of oak woodlands to meet state regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental biology, marine biology, aquatic biology, wildlife biology, fisheries biology, limnology, aquatic toxicology microbiology, biochemistry, or a related environmental science
Six (6) years of verifiable environmental experience in field or laboratory biology
Possession of a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Education in the areas of biology, terrestrial biology, wildlife biology, herpetology, or related biological specialties
Experience planning, developing, and managing projects or programs related to terrestrial biology, wildlife biology and management, herpetology, ecology, botany, and restoration
Experience managing projects to benefit special-status wildlife species, including CRLF and SFGS, through habitat management and removal of non-native predators such as bullfrogs
Experience providing biological and ecological technical expertise to inform long term planning, watershed management, stewardship, restoration, planning, and/or environmental regulatory compliance
Experience working on water supply system environmental regulatory compliance issues including federal and state endangered species acts and acquiring approval from state and federal agencies to handle and collect endangered and common wildlife species

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage biological monitoring programs and biological studies.
Make recommendations and participate in the development of habitat management plans or restoration projects for the conservation of rare, threatened, and endangered species, specifically the CRLF and SFGS
In conjunction with Supervising Biologist, plan, organize, and prioritize biology projects and programs.
Identify knowledge gaps and data needs and develop studies and new monitoring programs.
Evaluate existing monitoring programs in response to new regulatory requirements, new scientific findings, or to resource management needs and make recommendations.
Plan and implement restoration projects and resource management activities.
Develop partnerships and peer review opportunities with research institutions and other agencies to improve current scientific understanding, outcomes of resource management decisions, and the scientific credibility of SFPUC work products.
Provide biological expertise and technical support to SFPUC managers and staff to inform water system operations, watershed management, stewardship, planning, and regulatory compliance.
Provide in-house biological expertise during negotiations with regulatory agencies or other external stakeholders.
Write and review scopes of work and contract specifications, review budgets, direct work, and evaluate and approve deliverables.
In conjunction with the Supervising Biologist, identify environmental problems associated with facility and watershed operations.
Propose solutions, including initiation of special studies, to resolve those problems and to achieve compliance with regulations or meet stewardship objectives.
Develop best practices for operations and projects that minimize impacts to the environment.
Research scientific literature relevant to SFPUC terrestrial resource management and restoration; manage and analyze data; prepare technical memos, reports, presentations, and papers.
Communicate complex scientific information effectively, verbally, and in writing to diverse audiences.
Manage and monitor staff progress and direct consultant and contractor teams during planning; data collection, data analysis, and presentation; or resource management activities.
Set team goals and priorities, assign tasks, and monitor work products.
Train personnel and consultants in effective field sampling, survey methodology, taxonomy and identification, field and lab standard operating procedures, and use of technical and specialized equipment.