Wildlife Ecologist, Managerial-Level

Integral Consulting • San Francisco, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Integral Consulting Inc. is seeking a wildlife ecologist with the ability to manage a diverse range of projects and balance ecological expertise, project leadership, and client service. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will help guide projects through environmental review and implementation while contributing to ecological-based solutions. As a project manager, you will oversee project delivery, coordinate with other team members, manage schedules and budgets, and help mentor and support our fun and capable team of wildlife ecology staff. You will also serve as a key contact for clients, agencies, and project partners and contribute to proposals, business development, and the continued growth of the Ecological Services and Design group. Project work is primarily throughout the San Francisco Bay area and central California coast but occasionally will involve work in other parts of California (and possibly beyond). This position may offer in-office, remote, or hybrid opportunities based on the candidate’s location and the needs of the organization.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. focusing on local wildlife species and habitats, or equivalent extensive local experience.
• 4+ years of applicable professional experience (in addition to graduate degree), including 1+ year of management experience
• Prior experience authoring and editing technical reports, with demonstrated exceptional writing ability (e.g., via transcripts, personal references, or a submitted writing sample)
• Mastery of key project management skills including personal organization, ability to coordinate multiple projects, critical thinking skills, and team communications
• Experience with CEQA/NEPA documentation and consultations for the federal and California Endangered Species Acts
• 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

• In-depth knowledge of wildlife species and habitats of California, ideally those in the San Francisco Bay area

Responsibilities

• Preparing documentation related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) for local, state, and federal agency projects, development projects located in sensitive areas, and projects 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 developing 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

What This Job Offers

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