Senior Wildlife Biologist

AECOM • Oakland, CA

2d • $110,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Wildlife Biologist to support some of California's most exciting transportation, power, and water projects. This hybrid position would report to AECOM's Oakland office and will support a variety of projects throughout California. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our group of more than 100 environmental professionals in the Bay Area.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Act as Technical Lead or Task Manager on multiple projects, including responsible and timely management and oversight of project tasks, schedules, and project teams.
Utilize a background in biology to inform the preparation of, and provide senior review of, technical memorandums, permitting documents, and other technical reports.
Conduct as-needed wildlife surveys and site visits and oversee and manage field efforts conducted by others.
Work closely with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, species surveys, permitting, mitigation, and/or restoration.
Contribute as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environment practice.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff as needed.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as a task lead or technical lead on projects involving habitat assessments, wildlife surveys, environmental permitting, and/or construction monitoring.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experienced in managing project tasks and schedules, and experience acting as a lead reviewer of technical reports.
• Experience as a field and technical lead, providing oversight and guidance to junior and mid-level biologists and other technical staff.
• Project Management experience is desired but not required.
• Working knowledge of special-status wildlife of northern California, and the associated state and federal environmental protections. Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
• Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
• Experienced in developing project scopes and estimating project costs. Marketing and proposal experience is desired but not required.
• CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 10(a)(1)(A) permit(s).
• Knowledge of and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
• Prior work in Environmental Consulting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Lead or Task Manager on multiple projects, including responsible and timely management and oversight of project tasks, schedules, and project teams.
• Utilize a background in biology to inform the preparation of, and provide senior review of, technical memorandums, permitting documents, and other technical reports.
• Conduct as-needed wildlife surveys and site visits and oversee and manage field efforts conducted by others.
• Work closely with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, species surveys, permitting, mitigation, and/or restoration.
• Contribute as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environment practice.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff as needed.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level