Wildlife Ecologist (Staff-Level)
About The Position
H. T. Harvey & Associates is seeking a staff-level wildlife ecologist with strong expertise in the wildlife species and habitats of the San Francisco Bay Area to join their growing wildlife team. The role involves both field and office work, conducting surveys and monitoring for special-status wildlife species, performing habitat assessments, and contributing to technical reports. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a team of specialized experts and contribute to a variety of projects, including NEPA/CEQA documentation, Endangered Species Act consultations, compliance support, biological constraint assessments, and the development of mitigation and monitoring plans. The firm is committed to creating ecologically sound solutions to complex natural resource challenges.
Requirements
- Strong local expertise with wildlife species and habitats of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- An M.S. or Ph.D. focusing on local wildlife species and habitats or equivalent extensive local experience.
- 2–6 years of applicable professional experience (in addition to their graduate degree).
- Prior experience authoring and editing technical reports, with demonstrated exceptional writing ability.
- A valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations.
- Ability to follow best practices for field safety.
- Willingness to work nights, occasional weekends, and early morning hours when needed.
- Willingness to occasionally work in inclement weather.
- Ability to walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a variety of special-status wildlife species and their habitats in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct surveys and monitoring for special-status wildlife species.
- Conduct habitat assessments.
- Contribute to technical reports.
- Collaborate with senior staff to build consulting skills and experience.
- Participate in NEPA/CEQA documentation.
- Engage in Federal and California Endangered Species Act consultations.
- Provide compliance support, including pre-activity surveys and construction monitoring.
- Assess biological constraints to proposed projects and identify potential mitigation measures.
- Develop wildlife management and monitoring methods, success criteria, and avoidance and minimization measures in collaboration with restoration ecologists.
Benefits
- Generous benefits and bonus package
- Medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options
- 100% premium coverage for employee's medical plan
- 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children
- Dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with a 33% employer match
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) catch up plan with employer match
- 9 company holidays
- Accrued paid vacation / personal and sick leave time
- Support for external training and certification programs
- Support for attendance at conferences and workshops
- Support for membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations
- Presentation, poster, and publication bonuses
- Flexible schedule options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
