Senior Biologist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Biologist Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $35 - $43 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Biologist (Biologist IV/V) is responsible for research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessment, and report preparation for biological work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Compose and review biological technical reports

• Lead and perform biological tests; interpret and evaluate the results

• Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies

• Give technical presentations to staff or outside parties on biological-related topics

• Collaborate with member agencies, scientific, professional, or other organizations on biological issues

• Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for biological monitoring and treatment programs

• Perform biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented

• Conduct training on desktop and field procedures and/or quality control protocols

• Act as project manager; plan, coordinate, and conduct projects within the area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule

• Complete site-specific planning and environmental assessments

• Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and wetland delineations.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position requires some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in biology, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, botany, natural resources, or a similar field

• Minimum of 9 years' experience in the environmental consulting industry or related environmental industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong writing, editing, and QA/QC skills

• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

• Experience in botany. Familiarity with special status plants and ability to use a dichotomous key. Knowledge of plant and plant community identification skills for species common to aligned areas

• Familiarity with typical linear utility construction

• Experience with regulatory permitting within California or aligned areas (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW LSAA/EPIMS, 401, 404, etc.), biological writing, and/or land planning

• Experience with California, or aligned areas, special status species, and associated regulations

• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

• Ability to interact and coordinate with the client, public, landowners, construction, and tree crews, as well as State, Federal, and tribal agencies

• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

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