Environmental Scientist/Biologist

$84,000 - $113,000/Yr

Dewberry Engineers - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Fresno, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Dewberry is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Biologist to join their team in California. The role involves conducting field surveys, preparing technical reports, and interacting with clients, with a focus on California's flora and fauna, particularly regarding threatened and endangered species. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and requires a strong background in environmental science and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or oversee field surveys such as focused species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and habitat assessments
• Conduct and/or oversee construction monitoring efforts, including worker training
• Prepare technical reports such as biological resources evaluations, aquatic resources delineations, mitigation plans, and annual monitoring reports
• Prepare biological resources sections of CEQA and NEPA documents
• Prepare regulatory permit application packages
• Prepare Biological Assessments and Incidental Take Permit applications for threatened/endangered species permitting
• Assist with mentoring and training of junior staff
• Interact with clients

Requirements

• BS or BA in Biology, Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, transportation emphasis a bonus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with critical timelines
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Teams, Excel, Projects), Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS Pro
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with threatened/endangered species and regulatory permitting
• Experience working with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps
• Experience with transportation (Caltrans) and water infrastructure projects
• Experience with staff development, proposal preparation, and project management

Benefits

• Relocation assistance