Senior Biologist

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.

ESA is seeking a skilled biologist with 10+ years of experience to join our Biological Resources and Land Management practice in Tampa and/or Orlando, FL. We welcome a collaborative team member with a growth mindset who can lead and conduct multifaceted natural-resource-related evaluations, technical studies, analyses, and deliver high-quality technical written work products.

Who You Are 

• You are an experienced senior-level biologist and project manager who performs natural resource-related evaluations, technical studies, analyses, and tasks requiring knowledge based on education and at least ten years of professional experience.
• You may specialize in one or more areas, including, but not limited to: botany, conservation biology, ecology, entomology, fisheries/ichthyology, forestry, mammalogy, marine science, marine ecology, ornithology, wetlands, wildlife, and similar natural resource-related disciplines. 
• You must have experience in a wide range of markets and services, including energy, transportation, and natural resource management, and have a client-focused mindset with demonstrated environmental consulting experience providing efficient and effective solutions to client challenges. 
• You will have strong writing skills, effective oral presentation skills, listening skills, and the ability to present information understandably about complex topics.
• You are self-aware, self-motivated, and respectful and empathetic toward others. You accept responsibility for your actions, constructively give and receive feedback, and work collaboratively with a team mentality. 
• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher graduate degree with major coursework in biology, ecology, marine science, or another environmental-related interdisciplinary field.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack and can lift at least 40 pounds.
• You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments.
• Valid FL driver's license and clean driving record and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road. 

What You Will Do for ESA

• As a senior level biologist and project manager you will lead and manage large complex projects or specialized technical tasks and may serve as project manager, task leader, or technical specialist.
• You will perform biological field studies such as habitat and species surveys, habitat inventories and assessments, wetland and stream delineations, compliance monitoring and habitat restoration.
• You will possess an advanced understanding of regulations, policies, and principles in the topic and location of expertise.
• You will serve as a lead author of environmental documents potentially including technical memoranda, biological assessments/evaluations, scientific discipline reports, and/or sections of NEPA analyses, resource-related permit applications and/or other documents.
• You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and take the initiative to provide mentorship to more junior staff. 
• You will demonstrate equitable and inclusive ways of working with others: treat others with respect, empathy, and dignity.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently. 
• You will perform project management functions such as managing scope, schedule, and invoices and will be responsible for meeting financial targets for individuals, projects, and groups.
• You will deliver projects on time and within budget. You will check work for errors, accuracy, and applicability to project needs 

What’s Special About Our Biological Resources Team in Florida   

Our Biology Team includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many municipalities throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our sta