On-call Biologist

GPA Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At GPA Consulting we pride ourselves in providing high-quality professional services to public and private clients throughout California, while maintaining a friendly and flexible workplace environment. GPA is currently seeking an On-call Biologist to join our team of biologists in Southern California.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience performing biological resources evaluation/analysis, directing or conducting biological studies, or managing an interdisciplinary team preparing biological studies (a Doctorate Degree in Biology or related field may be substituted for 3 years of the general experience; a master’s degree in Biology or a related field may be substituted for 2 years of the general experience)
Equivalent to graduation from college in the Natural Sciences or Environmental Studies.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of natural communities of California
Knowledge of, and experience with, ecology and resource conservation, mitigation strategies, and basic engineering concepts and practices
Knowledge of, and experience with, biological principles and ecosystem dynamics as applied in a planning setting
Ability to prepare technical biological documents, including survey reports, and impact assessments
Knowledge of, and experience with, compliance monitoring for construction projects
Understanding of Geographic Information Systems mapping and analysis in the context of biological resources studies
Working knowledge of federal and state regulatory permitting for waterways, including (but not limited to) Clean Water Act Section 404 Permits, Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to biological resources, including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and California Fish and Game Code
Conduct all work in a responsible and ethical manner
Be highly self-motivated and productive
Be detail oriented and accurate
Work effectively and cooperatively both as an individual and in a team setting
Possess strong technical writing and analysis skills
Possess strong organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, ArcGIS)

Nice To Haves

General ecology or general principles behind planning for the conservation and preservation of natural resources
General principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis
In possession of state and/or federal special-status species permits
Ability to conduct special-status species protocol surveys
Proficient in conducting avian, aquatic and/or other specialized wildlife surveys
Experienced in botanical surveys and strong working botanical identification
Communication skills for purposes of data gathering
Techniques and methods of evaluation of environmental impacts
Various types of public facilities and how they service the community
State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the environment
State, local and regional governmental organizations as they relate to environmental planning, specific knowledge of either the social sciences, natural sciences or environmental design arts
Trends in environmental, urban and regional planning