Regulatory Biologist (Environmental)

Vestra•Redding, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VESTRA Resources Inc. is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our environmental services team. We are looking for a well-organized, fast-paced, problem solver. This is a full-time, 40 hours/ week, benefited position. This position may require occasional overtime and weekend hours. This is not a remote position; this position will report to our office location in Redding, CA with some travel required for field assignments.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. with a major in Biology, Wildlife, Botany, Fisheries or related discipline required.
Two (2) to five (5) years' experience in related field required.
Excellent written communication skills, ability to interact with clients, and good people skills required.
Good organizational skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging work environment; excellent at problem solving, and ability to think outside of the box is required.
Past experience should include biological field data collection, technical reporting, and statistical technique, use of identification keys, orienteering with topographic maps and aerial photos, ability to locate positions and plot locations in difficult steep terrain, familiarity with global positioning systems (GPS) electronic data recorders, iPad, or similar, basic use of ArcGIS, and reporting.
An understanding of permitting and project processes is required.
Ability to work in a group as well as independently.
Must be physically and mentally capable of working in a wide range of physical and environmental conditions (off trail rugged hiking, camping, remote locations).
Ability to occasionally lift and move approximately 50 lbs., work in the field, operate a 4x4 truck and ATV, and operate and calibrate field measurement equipment.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without sponsorship.
Since this position will require driving, all applicants who are given a conditional offer, will be required to submit a current/valid unrestricted driver's license, a satisfactory driver record, and provide personal proof of insurance to demonstrate insurability, prior to employment, and be approved as a driver through the Company's Automobile Insurance carrier.
All applicants will be required to have a drug and alcohol test, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company.
All applicants whose positions will involve field work will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wildlife surveys including but not limited to Northern Spotted Owls, Goshawks, etc. preferred.
Experience with botany surveys preferred.
Knowledge of Federal and State of California laws and regulations (NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, and CWA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of NEPA or CEQA documents, environmental regulatory compliance documents and technical reports, and environmental permit applications
Planning and implementation of biological field work in support of projects
Conducting biological habitat evaluations, surveys and studies for special-status plans and/or animals
Construction biological monitoring