Wildlife Connectivity Specialist

Jacobs Solutions • Sacramento, CA

171d • $117,200 - $177,320 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jacobs is seeking a senior-level Wildlife Connectivity Specialist who can provide leadership and support for public and private sector infrastructure projects throughout the US. At Jacobs, we see our job as more than environmental and infrastructure consulting-we are helping our clients secure our world's natural resources. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to our dynamic interdisciplinary team of biologists, environmental planners, cultural resources experts, geomorphologists, stream restoration engineers, and beyond. Together, our team helps deliver some of the most exciting and transformative infrastructure projects in the region, from fish passages to wetland and stream mitigation to sustainability initiatives and more. This is your opportunity to act as a technical support resource specialist in the field of wetland ecology, mitigation, biology, regulatory compliance, CEQA/NEPA and policy compliance and documentation, and federal, state, and local permitting Work will include managing projects, leading teams of specialists, and performing both office and field work.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
• Experience in planning and/or design for projects that include fish and/or wildlife crossings and ecological connectivity.
• 10+ years of environmental experience emphasizing environmental planning, biological resources, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with a team, including clients, stakeholders, and agencies to identify needs for wildlife crossing and providing technical input on the adequacy of the design of wildlife crossings for specific wildlife species.
• Experience preparing for and participating in meetings with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/401 wetland permitting process.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment and interest in mentoring junior staff and team building.
• Ability to succeed in a consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Project and team management experience.
• Demonstrated stakeholder (i.e., client, regulatory official, community, and subcontractor) relationships and skills to work with and manage their initiatives.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals to assemble regulatory-compliant environmental plans, designs, reports, and permits.
• Supporting technical report development and fieldwork (e.g., wildlife connectivity assessments, aquatic resources, habitat assessments, species surveys, and vegetation surveys) following state and federal protocols.
• Assisting with the preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other state policies.
• Supporting proposal preparation, client relationships, and business development activities.
• Preparing scopes of work and estimating level of effort for task completion.
• Acting as a biology or permitting task lead on projects.
• Maintaining excellent communication with clients, regulatory agencies, local government officials, employees, and subcontractors.
• Providing management support and fostering the career growth of junior-level environmental staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees