Senior Botanist

Arcadis • San Luis Obispo, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Botanist to join our Energy Transition team to support and group our expanding business in the Western U.S. across a range of sectors, including linear utilities, oil and gas, rail and transit, mining and renewable energies. The successful candidate will support project delivery and the management and growth of new and existing client relationships. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. This is a part-time position for approximately 8 hours a week with the potential for more or less time depending on both the candidate availability and client need. Candidate can expect to work remotely; periodic travel may be required (up to 15%). As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within both the Energy Transition and Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline
• At least 10 years of experience working in environmental disciplines listed above
• Strong knowledge of California flora and taxonomy
• Expertise in using dichotomous keys and applying federal, state, and local agency guidelines to identify plant specimens, vegetation communities, and wetland types
• Experience managing and leading field staff in biological or wetland projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including ability to identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act; and experience working with state and federal agencies

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting and/or managing client development including identifying opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships, and supporting proposal development including the preparation of scope of work and project budgets

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategy support for a variety of projects and teams.
• Support Arcadis existing clients with the delivery of high-quality technical services for environmental permitting projects for oil and gas, linear utilities, mining, renewable energy, and rail clients as well as support the continued development of opportunities for client and project work in restoration and nature-based solutions.
• Support project teams in developing survey strategies, identify permitting and reporting requirements and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables, including review of survey findings, support with agency consultations, reporting and permit applications.
• Supporting the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development leaders and account leaders. This will include leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and supporting pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees