Wildlife Biologist (with GIS)

Scientific - Permanent

Description: Relevant Work Experience: 5 to 10+ years experience in environmental consulting. Experience in California with NEPA and/or CEQA projects. Experience with renewable energy projects is highly desirable.

Job Description: Company currently has a job opening for Wildlife Biologist in Santa Ana, California. Candidates will support renewable energy projects including solar and wind. Potential for field work which may take place in remote locations under harsh environmental conditions wherein candidate may walk long distances and carry loads up to 20 lbs. The successful candidates will provide support in the following areas but not limited to: wildlife surveys and habitat evaluation, biological resources-specific impact analysis and land use-related mitigation and monitoring plans, land and resource management planning, regulatory compliance/permitting processes and documentation, client-agency liaison for regulatory compliance/permitting, proposal development, project/task management, and client relationships management. Possession of individual permit(s) to capture/handle various protected species a plus.

Requirements: Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in applicable field (biological science, wildlife ecology/management, environmental biology, natural resources, or a closely related discipline) is highly desired: at least 5 to 10+ years professional work experience related to wildlife species and habitats and ecological assessment methodologies; regional work experience with wildlife species and habitats in California ecosystems (e.g.; desert, coastal, etc.) essential; prior experience in environmental consulting and energy infrastructure projects or land resource use planning highly desired.

• Technical proficiency and demonstrated experiences in the following areas are essential: 1) wildlife identification and survey (esp. desert tortoise, bats, and other taxa) methodologies; 2) vegetation communities (upland, riparian, and wetlands) and habitat classification and inventory; 3) wildlife species-habitat ecology and related research and monitoring; 4) biological resources-related information synthesis and interpretations, and technical reports, and 5) GIS/GPS familiarity including data dictionaries.

• Working knowledge in the following specialized areas is highly desirable: 1) land use-related environmental impact analysis and agency consultation for regulatory compliance/permitting (esp. NEPA, ESA, MBTA, CWA, and State equivalents), and 2) biological resources-related mitigation design and monitoring and evaluation plans. • Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated excellent technical writing/editing ability, good interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills, and exceptional attention to details, planning, and organizing, and quality.

Location Santa Ana , CA

Minimum Experience (yrs): 5

Required Education: Bachelor

Benefits:

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