Ecologist

Arcadis•Sacramento, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a junior-level Biologist/Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in primarily serving northern California and southern Oregon. The successful candidate will conduct desktop reviews and support field data collection for wetlands delineations, special-status species habitat assessments, and environmental assessments. This role will primarily support Arcadis’ planning and permitting team working with linear infrastructure clients in California. The Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany or other natural resource related field
One year of experience in the environmental field or advanced degree in environmental science or similar
Knowledge of California ecology and habitats, special-status plants and/or wildlife and/or botanical knowledge

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the environmental consulting industry
Experience using online agency databases and mapping tools, such as Google Earth, CNDDB and ORBIC, or other datasets; familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and the development of figures
Experience conducting field surveys with a focus on the species of northern California and Oregon and/or experience conducting stream and wetland delineations and strong knowledge of field safety protocols
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications and working with federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, NPS, etc.)
Experience with linear construction projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct desktop assessments and field surveys (e.g., habitat evaluations and presence/absence surveys) to evaluate potential project impacts to sensitive habitats or special-status species.
Prepare technical reports such as species survey reports, mitigation and monitoring plans, and biological assessments.
Use your strong technical writing, attention to detail, time management and communications skills to draft project documents and support the development of technical analysis, comprehensive reports and documents under the direction of mid and senior level team members.
Use your knowledge of California ecology and special-status species to analyze presence or absence of resources and to determine how to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive resources.