Senior Biologist - Los Angeles, CA
The position requires a BA/BS in biology, botany,
ecology, or wildlife (master’s degree preferred). Candidates should
have 3 to 8 years of direct environmental consulting experience in Southern
California.
Practical field experience with wildlife, botany
and a strong familiarity with Southern California flora and fauna, as
well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) are required.
Experience conducting biological studies, writing biological sections
for CEQA/NEPA, FESA/CESA, and CWA Section 404 documents, and developing
permit applications under those regulatory processes highly desired.
Candidates should be able to manage small to medium
size projects and direct technical and planning staff for those projects.
The projects will range from water/wastewater resources, local government,
energy resources, transportation, and ecological research including land
management planning, natural resources studies, monitoring and restoration.
Individuals with expertise and USFWS and DFG permits for the handling
of listed species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals
are encouraged to apply. Strong technical writing skills, GIS experience,
and consulting experience is required.
Benefits include: 401(k) Salary Deferral Plan,
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical and dental insurance, vision care,
paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, group life insurance, group
disability insurance, credit union membership, ride-sharing/commuter assistance,
Healthcare & Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and an Employee
Referral Bonus program.
