Senior Biologist / Permitting Specialist

Floyd Snider•Seattle, WA

1d•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Floyd|Snider is seeking a highly experienced Senior Biologist / Permitting Specialist to join our collaborative Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This new role will lead a new line of business delivering comprehensive biological services and providing senior natural resources support to a range of existing in-water permitting projects. We’re looking for someone who exemplifies our commitment to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and client support. The key responsibilities will be to lead biological and ecological studies across marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments for a variety of public and private restoration, development, and maintenance projects. This work will include conducting biological evaluations, wetland and OHWM delineations, habitat assessments, species surveys, and critical areas reports. The Senior Biologist / Permitting Specialist will be instrumental in providing technical leadership, strategic guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff. Here’s our list of qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, ecology, or related field 10+ years of relevant professional experience in biological resources assessment, natural resources permitting, or ecological consulting, ideally in Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest ecosystems Proficiency in preparing Biological Assessments, habitat assessments, mitigation plans, and related technical documentation Strong project management experience, and experience with traditional and alternative project delivery methods Ability to lead new business pursuits and maintain strong client relationships Established relationships with federal and state resource agencies, tribal members, and funding agencies Proven ability to conduct and lead field surveys for wildlife, fish, vegetation, wetlands, and/or sensitive habitats Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, including JARPA submittals and specific experience with CWA Section 404/401 and RHA Section 10, Section 7 Endangered Species Act consultations, and WDFW HPAs Experience contributing to SEPA and NEPA documentation Certification as WSDOT Biological Assessment Author or Professional Wetland Scientist is preferred but not required

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, ecology, or related field
10+ years of relevant professional experience in biological resources assessment, natural resources permitting, or ecological consulting, ideally in Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest ecosystems
Proficiency in preparing Biological Assessments, habitat assessments, mitigation plans, and related technical documentation
Strong project management experience, and experience with traditional and alternative project delivery methods
Ability to lead new business pursuits and maintain strong client relationships
Established relationships with federal and state resource agencies, tribal members, and funding agencies
Proven ability to conduct and lead field surveys for wildlife, fish, vegetation, wetlands, and/or sensitive habitats
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, including JARPA submittals and specific experience with CWA Section 404/401 and RHA Section 10, Section 7 Endangered Species Act consultations, and WDFW HPAs
Experience contributing to SEPA and NEPA documentation
Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific and regulatory information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Your writing is persuasive and technically defensible.
Ask probing questions and synthesize complex information to understand the project and provide technical expertise and strategic recommendations.
High attention to detail in all aspects of work, from field data collection and analysis to final production of technical documents and regulatory submissions.

Nice To Haves

Certification as WSDOT Biological Assessment Author or Professional Wetland Scientist is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Lead biological and ecological studies across marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments for a variety of public and private restoration, development, and maintenance projects.
Conduct biological evaluations, wetland and OHWM delineations, habitat assessments, species surveys, and critical areas reports.
Provide technical leadership, strategic guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.