Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist
About The Position
Logan Simpson is seeking a Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist to join their award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team, expand skillsets, and bring new tools and ideas to the table. The position is a regular full- or part-time role with a hybrid remote schedule, based out of their downtown Tempe office. Logan Simpson, founded in 1990, is a team of over 150 professionals across six offices in the western United States, specializing in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design. Their mission is to guide responsible change, with a focus on protecting natural resources and advancing community well-being. They value integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or closely-related field.
- 5-10+ years of relevant consulting or agency experience.
- Proven experience and technical expertise working in environmental compliance related to environmental resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, especially the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.
- Capability and willingness to travel to project areas throughout Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.
- Strong orienteering and data collection skills (such as map, GPS, and compass).
- Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in extreme temperatures on steep, rocky, and/or uneven terrain.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of local and regional biological and wildlife habitat planning regulations.
- Proficient with identifying raptors, birds and other wildlife species.
- Interest in cross training or experience with different disciplines, such as environmental planning, travel management, GIS, or compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Responsibilities
- Serves as lead technical biologist and avian surveys on complex projects.
- Conducts field surveys for threatened, endangered, sensitive species, plant, and wildlife species.
- Prepare biological documents, including but not limited to survey reports, Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations.
- Serves as project manager.
- Implements business development and marketing strategies.
- Prepares proposals and complex reports.
- Manages project budgets and schedules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid Life/AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Paid Family Leave
- 401(k) with a firm match
- Robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
- Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Support for professional conferences and trainings
- Internal leadership development and innovation program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements
- Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
- Paid Costco memberships
- Babies-at-Work program
- Paid parking
- Paid public transit costs
- Flexible work schedules (e.g., 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 ½ day schedules)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
