FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports To: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $57,000 - $90,000 per year, based on relevant experience

This position is open to remote work. Candidates must be located within the United States.

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 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 or chemical tests; interpret and evaluate the results

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

May 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

Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented

Conduct training on laboratory 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 10 years of 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.)

Experience in construction monitoring and surveying

Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology

Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred

Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

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