Environmental Biologist III

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Environmental Biologist III positions review environmental impact reports; conduct field work; identify sensitive species, habitats and vegetation types; oversee consultant services for environmental projects; develop and implement mitigation measures to comply with local, state and federal environmental laws, policies and regulations; perform associated environmental studies; prepare technical reports and correspondence; serve as a technical expert and liaison to state and federal wildlife agencies on resource management and Multiple Species Conservation Program issues; supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field
• Two years of full-time professional-level experience in environmental planning and biological impact analysis
• Experience researching, analyzing, and preparing biological studies and/or environmental impact reports pertaining to environmental issues
• Experience evaluating environmental impact reports and/or biology studies pertaining to environmental issues for content, completeness, and accuracy
• Experience implementing habitat restoration projects, which MUST include planning, plant propagation, hydroseeding, plan installation, project maintenance, and monitoring
• A valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Field experience in the terrestrial biology of native Southern California habitats, plants, and animals
• Possess permits to conduct protocol-sensitive species surveys (e.g., Coastal CA Gnatcatcher)
• Survey experience working with rare, threatened, and endangered species
• Experience working with federal and state biological resource agencies in their respective permit processes
• Knowledge and experience with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures
• Knowledge and experience related to the implementation of the Multiple Species Conservation Program City of San Diego Subarea Plan, the City of San Diego Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Regulations, or other NCCPs/HCPs
• Experience supervising staff involved in environmental planning and biological impact analysis
• Experience working at an airport as a Biologist or Environmental Planner
• Experience in analyzing and preparing biological studies and/or biological reports pertaining to environmental review and analysis
• Knowledge of management techniques and/or survey experience with regionally sensitive species
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Responsibilities

• Review environmental impact reports
• Conduct field work
• Identify sensitive species, habitats and vegetation types
• Oversee consultant services for environmental projects
• Develop and implement mitigation measures to comply with local, state and federal environmental laws, policies and regulations
• Perform associated environmental studies
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence
• Serve as a technical expert and liaison to state and federal wildlife agencies on resource management and Multiple Species Conservation Program issues
• Supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates

Benefits

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS)

What This Job Offers

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