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Kleinfelder · 1 day ago

Principal Biologist and Project Manager

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $186K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Coordination with other project managers and multidisciplinary teams, in addition to developing and monitoring project budgets and schedules.

Business development and client account management

Managing and preparing concise, accurate technical documents that meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Thorough understanding of CEQA, NEPA planning, permitting, and compliance regulatory requirements

Experience with conducting Section 404/401 aquatic resource inventories and permitting

Experience with USFWS ESA Section 7 and/or Section 10 - Biological Assessment surveys and reporting

Habitat mitigation planning for sensitive biological resources, rare flora and fauna, and wetlands

Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of biological consulting, including flora, fauna, and habitats of California; special-status species and resources; and relevant federal, state, and local regulations of environmental resources

Experienced in successfully providing leadership to diverse (both technically and geographically) project teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Participation and oversight of the preparation of competitive proposals

Ability to deliver professional presentations.

Qualification

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Project managementTechnical consultingBusiness developmentStaff supervisionPermitting processesProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipMS BiologyEcologyBotanyNatural Resources Management WildlifePlant CommunitiesCEQANEPA

Required

BS degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Natural Resources Management, or other related environmental science field required.

8 – 9 years of related experience, 5 – 6 years project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 3 – 4 years supervisory/management experience required.

Previous demonstrated technical consulting and business development experience.

Experience with staff supervision and development is essential.

Previous experience with state/federal agency permitting processes for special-status species and sensitive habitats.

Preferred

MS degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Natural Resources Management, or other related environmental science field

Diverse background and understanding of southern California wildlife and plant communities; as well as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Company

Kleinfelder

Glassdoor

3.6

Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.

Founded in 1961

San Diego, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.kleinfelder.com/

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