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Rincon Consultants · 1 day ago

Director / Principal - Aquatic Resources Practice

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

12+ years exp

Rincon Consultants is a California-based environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in various sectors. They are seeking a Director or Principal-level aquatic resources professional to lead the growth of their aquatic resources practice, focusing on business development, client relationships, and technical project leadership.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead growth and development of Rincon’s aquatic resources practice, with the opportunity to influence strategic direction and staffing

Cultivate and grow client relationships in the aquatic resources market

Lead proposal strategy and development, including technical approach, cost estimating, and team composition

Attend and present at conferences, agency coordination meetings, and industry events to build Rincon’s visibility and network

Identify market trends and emerging opportunities aligned with Rincon’s capabilities, specifically supporting the fisheries program growth

Collaborate with natural and aquatic resources leadership in business operations, including contract/risk management and program oversight

Serve as technical lead or principal-in-charge on CEQA, NEPA, permitting, and biological resources projects, with responsibility for overall scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance

Lead or support the preparation and review of environmental documents, technical studies, and regulatory compliance materials

Develop and oversee permitting strategies and documentation, including Clean Water Act (Sections 404/401), CDFW LSAA, and federal/state endangered species consultations (FESA/CESA)

Foster collaboration across Rincon’s environmental planning, regulatory, and biological resources teams to deliver integrated solutions

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff, including QA/QC of deliverables and support for professional development

Qualification

CEQA/NEPA expertiseNatural resources permittingClient developmentProposal writingEnvironmental Science degreeBiological resources projectsSolution-orientedFisheries knowledgeTeam leadershipCollaborationMentorship

Required

BS or BA in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Planning, or related field

12+ years of relevant technical experience

Demonstrated success in client development, proposal writing, and pursuit strategy

Strong understanding of environmental review and/or permitting requirements for complex infrastructure projects in California

Demonstrated success in supervising employees, being solution-oriented, and fostering positive relationship with staff, clients, agencies and subconsultants