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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 1 day ago

Senior Biologist - Natural Resources

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $136K/yr

10+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is actively seeking a Senior Biologist to join their growing Southern California Natural Resources team. In this role, you will provide biological expertise, manage large natural resource projects, and enhance SWCA’s reputation in natural resources management and research.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Southern California offices, projects and staff

Oversee preparation of technical reports, biological documents, and related deliverables

Enhance existing or develop and implement new Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures

Manage natural resources and multi-disciplinary projects, develop and manage project budgets and schedules, and provide timely, high-quality work that achieves client goals

Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies

Lead and participate in marketing and proposal efforts

Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate project approvals

Lead the professional development of staff and project biologists through direct supervision and the management of project teams and development of new biological service areas

Conduct fieldwork and manage field teams, as needed

Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety

Support your peers in meeting client needs, staffing projects, and take initiative in team development and cohesion

Qualification

Natural resources consultingBiological expertiseProject managementSouthern California floraFaunaNatural resources regulationsTechnical report authorshipQuality AssuranceControlFieldworkClient relationship managementMentoring staff

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, wildlife management, environmental sciences, or a closely related field required

Minimum of ten (10) years of natural resources consulting experience on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies, or equivalent

At least two (2) years of experience managing projects, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work

Expertise with Southern California flora and fauna

Working knowledge of natural resources regulations and permitting

Demonstrated primary report authorship for a variety of project types, preferably in an environmental consulting context

Preferred

CDFW/USFWS permits preferred

Benefits

100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)

Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans

SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Performance bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Forward-thinking workplace flexibility

Outstanding corporate culture

Award-winning career development

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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