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Our Client is seeking a Sr. Biologist/Ecologist with experience in project management and environmental compliance. This position is based in Oakland and would support a variety of projects throughout northern California.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Sr Biologist | Project Manager
Oakland, CA 94501 US
Posted: 03/08/2023
2023-03-08
2023-04-30
Employment Type:
Direct Hire/Perm
Job Category: Environmental
Job Number: 534593
Country: United States
Is job remote?: Yes
Job Description
Our Client is seeking a Sr. Biologist/Ecologist with experience in project management and environmental compliance. This position is based in Oakland and would support a variety of projects throughout northern California.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, species surveys, permitting, mitigation, and/or restoration.
- Act as Project Manager on multiple projects, including responsible and timely management of budget, project tasks, schedules, and project teams.
- Utilize a background in biology to inform the preparation of, and provide senior review of, technical memorandums, biological permitting documents, and other technical reports.
- Contribute as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Environmental practice in the SF Bay Area.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
- 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience as a Project Manager on projects involving construction monitoring, habitat assessments, or wildlife and/or botanical surveys.
- Marketing and proposal experience.
- Experienced in managing project tasks and budgets.
- Experience in a client-facing role.
- Working knowledge of special-status plants and wildlife of northern California, and the associated state and federal environmental protections.
- Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
- Experience as a lead reviewer of technical reports.
- Experienced in developing project scopes and estimating project costs.
- Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
- Experience as a field or technical lead, providing oversight and guidance to junior and mid-level biologists and other technical staff.
- Experience in environmental consulting.
- Familiarity with permit application requirements, and the typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting.
- Wetland delineation experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
- CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 10(a)(1)(A) permit(s).
- Due to the nature of this role, U.S. Citizenship is required.