Wildlife Ecologist, Staff-Level
About The Position
Integral Consulting Inc. is seeking a Wildlife Ecologist to work on a diverse range of projects, spending time both in the office and in the field. This role involves conducting surveys and habitat assessments, contributing to environmental documents, and supporting compliance with project requirements while developing ecological-based solutions. Fieldwork may include surveys and monitoring for various wildlife species and habitat assessments. Office work involves contributing to reports and developing consulting skills through collaboration with senior staff. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay area, requiring regular visits to local projects. Project work is primarily in the San Francisco Bay area and central California coast, with occasional work in other parts of California. Assignments may involve nights, occasional weekends, early mornings, work in inclement weather, and walking over varied terrain. This position may offer in-office, remote, or hybrid opportunities.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. focusing on local wildlife species and habitats, or equivalent extensive local experience.
- 2+ years of applicable professional experience (in addition to a graduate degree).
- Prior experience authoring and editing technical reports, with demonstrated exceptional writing ability (e.g., via transcripts, personal references, or a submitted writing sample).
- Experience with a variety of special-status wildlife species and their habitats in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Ideally, knowledge of wildlife species and habitats of the San Francisco Bay area.
Responsibilities
- Preparing documentation related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for local, state, and federal agency projects.
- Working on projects located in sensitive areas with unique or challenging issues (e.g., related to wetlands, riparian setbacks, bird-safe design, and endangered or sensitive wildlife species).
- Performing federal and California Endangered Species Act consultations.
- Providing compliance support, including making recommendations to minimize constraints on project activities, conducting pre-activity surveys, supporting compliance with project permits (including conducting surveys, environmental training sessions, and construction monitoring), and drafting reports for compliance documentation.
- Assessing biological constraints to proposed projects, including potential mitigation measures that may be necessary under CEQA/NEPA or conditions of anticipated permits or Endangered Species Act approvals.
- Preparing mitigation and monitoring plans in collaboration with our restoration ecologists to develop wildlife management and monitoring methods, success criteria, and avoidance and minimization measures.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid sick leave (10 days)
- Paid vacation (12-15 days; determined by title at hire)
- Paid holidays (9 days) per year
- Potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
