Senior Biologist

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR122237
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt, Hourly
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* Reports To:

** Biologist Supervisor
** Job Type:
** Full-Time, Regular
** Compensation:** $35 - $43 per hour, based on relevant experience
** About Eocene Environmental Group:
** Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
* Forestry & Utility Division
* Environmental Division
* Technology & Innovation Division
* Sustainability Division
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Senior Biologist (Biologist IV/V) is responsible for research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessment, and report preparation for biological work.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
* Compose and review biological technical reports
* Lead and perform biological tests; interpret and evaluate the results
* Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies
* Give technical presentations to staff or outside parties on biological-related topics
* Collaborate with member agencies, scientific, professional, or other organizations on biological issues
* Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for biological monitoring and treatment programs
* Perform biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented
* Conduct training on desktop and field procedures and/or quality control protocols
* Act as project manager; plan, coordinate, and conduct projects within the area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule
* Complete site-specific planning and environmental assessments
* Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and wetland delineations.
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
* Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
** OTHER DUTIES:
** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* Position requires some outside travel
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in biology, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, botany, natural resources, or a similar field
* Minimum of 9 years' experience in the environmental consulting industry or related environmental industry
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

*** Strong writing, editing, and QA/QC skills
* Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey
123, etc.)
* Experience in botany. Familiarity with special status plants and ability to use a dichotomous key. Knowledge of plant and plant community identification skills for species common to aligned areas
* Familiarity with typical linear utility construction
* Experience with regulatory permitting within California or aligned areas (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW LSAA/EPIMS, 401, 404, etc.), biological writing, and/or land planning
* Experience with California, or aligned areas, special status species, and associated regulations
* Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
* Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
* Ability to interact and coordinate with the client, public, landowners, construction, and tree crews, as well as State, Federal, and tribal agencies
* Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
* Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey
123, etc.)
* Experience in construction monitoring and surveying
* Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology
* Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred
* Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
* Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment…