Botanist

Rincon Consultants, Inc • Ventura, CA

8d • $80,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Botanist to join our Natural Resources team. This role offers the opportunity to apply local ecological knowledge and scientific expertise across diverse California habitats and project locations to help clients meet regulatory requirements, evaluate sensitive habitats, and support effective mitigation and restoration strategies, while working alongside a team that values quality, partnership, and purpose.
How We Collaborate
This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Ideal office locations for this role include Los Angeles and Ventura.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 4–7+ years of experience conducting botanical surveys and biological assessments in California
• Background in rare plant surveys, vegetation classification, and habitat assessments
• Proficiency in plant identification using dichotomous keys and regional floras
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, CESA, Clean Water Act, CEQA)
• Experience preparing botanical survey reports and biological resources assessments (BRA)
• Working knowledge of GPS/GIS tools and vegetation mapping techniques
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working both independently in the field and leading field teams
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Willingness to travel extensively across California, including seasonal demands and overnight stays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with impact analysis and mitigation measure development for rare plants
• Proficiency with aquatic resource delineations
• Restoration planning, monitoring, or habitat management experience
• Experience preparing or contributing to CEQA documentation, including biological resources sections, impact analysis, and mitigation measure development

Responsibilities

• Conduct rare plant surveys, habitat assessments, and vegetation mapping across California ecosystems
• Travel to field locations throughout California, including willingness to conduct overnight fieldwork as needed to support project requirements
• Support proposal development, including scopes of work and technical input
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project implementation
• Provide technical guidance and field support to junior staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery
• Analyze biological data and support impact assessment and mitigation development
• Coordinate and manage tasks or small projects, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking
• Identify plant species using dichotomous keys and standard vegetation classification protocols
• Perform compliance monitoring during construction and prepare monitoring logs and reports
• Prepare botanical survey reports and related technical documentation
• Conduct biological resources assessments, including documentation of vegetation communities and special-status plant species, and prepare related technical reports

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level