Environmental Science Senior I - (Natural Resource Management / Biology)

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.  

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow.  We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.   

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance.  Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California. 

  Primary Purpose Solves moderate to complex environmental problems and leads small projects. Integrates multiple data sources, recommends mitigations, and improves program performance with limited supervision. The Environmental Senior I (Natural Resources) is a key member of the Cultural and Natural Resources (CNR) Team, a collaborative group of scientists in the Environmental Services Department at SoCalGas. The team’s primary role is to support company projects through cultural and natural resource reviews, permitting, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration are central to the CNR team’s approach, working closely with project managers, planners, engineers, and agency partners to identify requirements early and keep projects on track. The team also leads regulatory tracking, delivers cultural and natural resource training, and helps set the tone for responsible environmental stewardship across the organization.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages wildlife and aquatic permitting, including Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plans, Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, and Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 approvals, and directs supporting technical studies.
• Conducts and oversees natural resource field support, including construction monitoring, and advises staff and contractors on mitigation requirements, resource protection, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborates with consultants, agencies, project teams, construction crews, and management, providing guidance on resource protection, mitigation measures, and compliance expectations.
• Maintains, monitors and updates environmental programs to ensure compliance with current regulations and budget control.
• Guides lines of businesses on regulatory, scientific, technical, and/or other professional principles. Recommends and implements corrective/preventive procedures to improve compliance performance.
• Alerts site employee's and management to environmental issues to promote environmental awareness.
• Monitors project-specific metrics continuously and provides regular updates to clients and environmental leadership team.
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