Senior Biologist

$57,000 - $90,000/Yr

Eocene Environmental Group - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Senior Biologist at Eocene Environmental Group is responsible for conducting research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessments, and preparing reports related to biological work. This role involves collaboration with various agencies and organizations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing projects effectively. The position is open to remote work for candidates located within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Compose and review biological technical reports
• Lead and perform biological or chemical tests; interpret and evaluate the results
• Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies
• May 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
• Conduct biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
• Conduct training on laboratory 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

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 10 years of 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 and 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
• Experience in construction monitoring and surveying
• Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
• Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred
• 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