GEI Consultants, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Fisheries Biologist
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expGEI Consultants, Inc. is a company focused on addressing pressing problems such as climate change and sustainable development. They are seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to lead technical aquatic sciences programs and projects, manage relationships with clients and partners, and provide leadership in fisheries and aquatic ecology technical work.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Planning, leading, and executing technical-based aquatic sciences programs and projects
Interfacing and maintaining strong relationships with GEI staff, clients, and teaming partners
Managing and/or providing input to environmental project and proposal teams
Leading technical and sometimes complex projects focused primarily throughout California
Providing leadership and supporting roles in fisheries and aquatic ecology technical work and projects involving fisheries sampling programs and surveys
Conducting ecological restoration, Delta and Central Valley projects, and natural resource management planning
Preparing ESA compliance documents and negotiations, and biological impact analyses for ESA, FERC, SWRCB, NEPA, and CEQA processes
Conducting complex and technical fisheries analyses and investigations
Innovating mitigation and conservation planning
Working in multi-disciplinary teams with biologists, planners, restoration ecologists, landscape architects, engineers, and attorneys
Integrating natural resource analysis and project design
Mentoring staff and solving complex natural resource issues in a collegial environment
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have expertise and training in relevant disciplines (fisheries, aquatic ecology), as well as interest/training in one or more related disciplines (water quality, hydrology, stream restoration, watershed planning, population modeling, statistics, natural resources management, permitting, conservation biology, grant writing, FERC and Endangered Species Act analyses)
Candidates should be detail-oriented, excellent communicators (both verbal and written), and have the capability to understand and communicate complex technical, regulatory, and management issues related to aquatic ecology
5-10 years of prior relevant consulting experience is required
Bachelors Degree in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, or related natural resources field is required
Preferred
Experience with northern and central California aquatic environments is preferred (e.g., Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, Delta, North/Central Coast)
10+ years of prior relevant consulting experience is preferred
Masters Degree or PhD is preferred
Benefits
Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
And More…
Company
GEI Consultants, Inc.
GEI Consultants, Inc., one of the nation’s leading geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological science and engineering firms, has provided a broad range of consulting and engineering services on over 50,000 projects in 50 states and 22 countries.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Swaminathan Srinivasan, P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Wallington
SVP/Chief Development Officer
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