Harris & Associates · 1 day ago
Biologist
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
6+ years expHarris & Associates is a growing firm specializing in environmental planning and compliance. They are seeking an experienced Mid-level Biologist to join their Environmental Planning and Compliance Group, responsible for conducting biological surveys, managing projects, and authoring complex natural resources documents.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Independently conducting or leading general biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, general and focused (including protocol) species surveys, jurisdictional aquatic resources delineations and pre-construction clearance surveys
Conducting or leading biological surveys and/or monitoring efforts for various field or construction projects
Authoring and/or assisting authoring preparing large, complex natural resources documents such as Biological Resources Technical Reports and other biological or aquatic resources documents and reports
Collecting field data appropriately, efficiently, and ethically, and assisting managing field data
Following established data collection methodologies and systems and ensuring processes for data QA/QC and ethics of collection are adhered to
Managing portions of projects (tasks) or whole projects that include all aspects of biological analyses and being creative in thinking to strategize best approaches for clients
Performing work on projects with large-scale field efforts and intensive schedules including compliance projects requiring adherence to permit conditions
Provides species expertise and can guide, train, and mentor junior staff
Providing high-quality work on time and within budget
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Biology (a Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience)
6+ years of experience as a professional consulting biologist in Northern California with at least 3 years of experience in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
Experience conducting focused nesting bird surveys and the ability to identify northern CA and central coast bird species and identify breeding/nesting bird behaviors as well as the knowledge to select appropriate protection buffers during compliance monitoring. Must be able to provide guidance to clients on avoidance of impacts to nesting birds
Experience with identification of northern CA and central coast California wildlife and plant species
Experience with federal or state listed or otherwise considered sensitive species including focused and protocol surveys for those species and making recommendations to project managers to avoid impacts (i.e., choosing or implementing appropriate mitigation)
USFWS 10a1A permit with Monterey and/or Santa Cruz County species or show evidence of previous listing as Independent Investigator on another permit
Experience with conducting construction monitoring, environmental compliance, and providing education programs to construction personnel. Ability to work collaboratively with construction personnel, environmental compliance manager, and project managers to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions
Have an understanding of CEQA, NEPA, resource agency permits, and local MSHCPs concepts and requirements
Ability to manage personal workload weekly and communicate with supervisors, project managers and other management staff
Ability to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Data management experience, including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets
Ability to work in a high-paced environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done
Preferred
Experience with restoration biology or ecology
Experience communicating, coordinating, consulting with resource agency staff
Working knowledge of natural resources regulations and permitting
Interest in the mentoring and career development of junior staff
Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and other related software
Experience with Survey 123, GPS units/software, ArcGIS, Arc GIS, Fieldmaps and/or sub-meter field data collection
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and other related software
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
ESOP
401K Match
PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
Health & Well-Being Allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Company
Harris & Associates
Harris & Associates is a civil engineering company that offers construction management, civil engineering, and design services.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Preston Hatch, CPA
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Michelle White
Chief Operations Officer/Consulting Division
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