Senior Biologist

EOC Group•Sacramento, CA

8d•$35 - $43

About The Position

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division The Senior Biologist (Biologist IV/V) is responsible for research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessment, and report preparation for biological work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in biology, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, botany, natural resources, or a similar field
Minimum of 9 years' experience in the environmental consulting industry or related environmental industry
Strong writing, editing, and QA/QC skills
Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
Experience in botany. Familiarity with special status plants and ability to use a dichotomous key.
Knowledge of plant and plant community identification skills for species common to aligned areas
Familiarity with typical linear utility construction
Experience with regulatory permitting within California or aligned areas (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW LSAA/EPIMS, 401, 404, etc.), biological writing, and/or land planning
Experience with California, or aligned areas, special status species, and associated regulations
Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Ability to interact and coordinate with the client, public, landowners, construction, and tree crews, as well as State, Federal, and tribal agencies
Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
Experience in construction monitoring and surveying
Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred

Responsibilities

Compose and review biological technical reports
Lead and perform biological tests; interpret and evaluate the results
Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies
Give technical presentations to staff or outside parties on biological-related topics
Collaborate with member agencies, scientific, professional, or other organizations on biological issues
Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for biological monitoring and treatment programs
Perform biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
Conduct training on desktop and field procedures and/or quality control protocols
Act as project manager; plan, coordinate, and conduct projects within the area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule
Complete site-specific planning and environmental assessments
Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and wetland delineations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures