Keish Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Biologist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKeish Inc is seeking a Senior Biologist to help build our Biological Services Practice in the state of California. The role involves leading and coordinating biological desktop reviews for various projects, managing project teams, and pursuing new business opportunities.
ComplianceEnvironmental ConsultingTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Providing QA/QC review and maintaining a high standard for deliverables on biological reports, memos and other desktop reviews produced by junior biological staff and subcontractors
Serve as project manager or technical lead on a variety of biological resource projects
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Take initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are addressed
Identification and support on environmental permitting, on various projects located throughout California, and coordination of biological reports with clients
Supporting multi-disciplinary project/program teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects
Understanding and knowledge of California flora/fauna will be needed, HCPs, permits, as well as understanding of typical construction activities on construction and/or vegetation removal projects
Management of author teams to make sure they are submitting quality deliverables, on-time and on budget
Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety
Management and coordination of field biologists
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
At least ten (10) years of relevant experience and expertise
Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities
Strong reviewing skills and QA/QC skills
Detail-oriented and capable of managing and tracking large amounts of data
Takes initiative, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills
Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams
Ability to identify new project opportunities and build relationships with clients
Strong skills as a self-starter, good client forward facing/communication skills
Understanding of Federal and State agency requirements with special-status species
Must be familiar with the federal and state Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state and federal jurisdictional waters permitting and strategy
Must have good driving record and valid driver's license
Willingness to learn and grow into increased project management and supervisorial responsibilities
Preferred
GIS familiarity with Fieldmaps and Survey123
Federal 10a1a permit and/or SCP for the following: California Red-legged Frog, California Giant Garter Snake, Foothill Yellow-legged frog, California Tiger Salamander, Western Pond Turtle, and Alameda Whipsnake
State and Federal Wetland Jurisdictional Delineation
Vegetation mapping and Rare Plant Species surveys experience
Fisheries experience such as writing Fish rescue plans, monitoring, and the like
CPUC experience a plus
Master's degree in biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field a plus
Benefits
Flexible work locations (including working from home)
Flexible work hours
Robust compensation and benefits package
Company
Keish Inc.
Stormwater and Mitigation Compliance Specialists Keish Environmental offers superior sustainability, environmental and stormwater compliance services in the Bay Area.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rachael Keish
CEO, ENV SP, QSD/P, CASQA ToR
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