NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Chief Biologist (Environmental Project Manager)
Riverside
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $167K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is the County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency, offering a position for a Chief Biologist (Environmental Project Manager). This role is critical for managing the Biology Unit and ensuring compliance with ecological regulations and habitat conservation plans.
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Responsibilities
Provide project management support on an array of technically complex projects related to biological compliance documentation and coordination with other wildlife and conservation regulating agencies
Plan, organize, direct, review, and evaluate the work of professional department staff and external consultants
Participates or directs others in the preparation of the habitat conservation plans; provides technical expertise needed to effectively implement those plans
Facilitates the coordination of environmental site research and planning by other agencies, private groups or individuals
Reviews biological resource evaluations and assists in determining the types of mitigation required of proposed projects in sensitive habitat areas in order to implement habitat conservation plans
Provides information regarding the results of project proposed mitigation measures for habitat conservation to federal and state agencies
Reviews biological reports and other environmental data submitted to the County with development/land use applications; makes comments and requests further information as needed and determines the type and nature of appropriate mitigation measures for biological resources assessed on properties
May prepare or review relevant sections of environmental documentation for proposed projects, which include development and monitoring of biological mitigation measures
Develop and assign biological conditions of approval to land use project and communicates this information to landowners, applicants, developers, consultants and other public agencies
May make verbal presentations to the Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors and other public entities on matters concerning vegetation, wildlife, and natural resources protection and enhancements
Attend periodic meetings with RCA and other wildlife agencies to review project mitigation and compliance strategies
Consult with applicants/public inquiries and provide direction about required conservation compliance, clarify conservation plan requirements and explain why they must comply
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, physical, chemical, environmental, or biological science, planning, public administration, urban or physical geography, geology, architecture, or closely related field to the assignment
An advanced degree in a scientific field of study is highly desired
Four years of professional transportation land use or water resource planning experience, which included two years of experience with responsibility for project oversight in a lead, supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Candidates must possess one or more of the following: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Scientific Collecting Permit or a relevant certificate, license, or demonstrable experience in a biological discipline directly related to the work performed by the County, such as Wetlands Delineation or Regulatory Permitting
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management especially as they apply to public works and/or development activities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of land use and transportation planning
Knowledge of environmental monitoring
Knowledge of state and federal standards concerning public works and/or land use design and construction
Knowledge of techniques of project management, personnel management, and project funding and budgeting
Knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting environmental permitting and permit clearance including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Clean Water Act, and California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of an environmental or water resources planning unit
Ability to lay out and supervise the work of professional or water resources environmental personnel
Ability to perform difficult technical research, analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action
Ability to review, evaluate, and comment on proposed environmental plans or legislation that affect the Department's environmental process
Ability to review current department practices, prepare policies or revise existing policies to ensure environmental compliance
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Preferred
Experience with field mapping using mobile GIS and GPS technologies
Knowledge of or experience applying UAV/Drone technologies for site review and documentation
Benefits
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours; 36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours; 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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