Project Biologist

Description: 

Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. (Sequoia) is seeking a Project Biologist. You will leverage your understanding of biology, state and federal regulations, and project management to lead moderately complex projects or programs located throughout California for a variety of clients. Sequoia is looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys working independently and with teams.  Must be experienced in project management and coordination, deliverable oversight and QAQC, business development, field survey coordination, impacts analysis, permit assessments, and report preparation for biological work. This individual will be a member of the Sequoia supervisory team and will supervise 2-4 team members.  Travel may be necessary, with mostly day trips within the Sacramento and/or San Francisco Bay areas. Occasional overnight travel will also be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Act as field lead on projects, including supporting Staff Biologists and Field Techs
• Interpret compliance packages, permits and project scopes to ensure compliance in the field
• Prepare Biological resources technical reports and/or habitat restoration plans for moderately complex projects.
• Participate in field mapping of existing biological resources for large and/or complex projects
• Write sound Biological Constraints Analyses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, business administration, engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated success working as an Associate Biologist (Bio II)
• Lead projects independently with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field
• The equivalent of a minimum of 3 to 6 years of full-time wildlife fieldwork and technical report writing experience and at least 3 of those in California. Master’s Degree may substitute up to 2 years of experience, depending on degree and thesis work. Specialized federal 10(a)1(A) recovery permits and/or state MOUs relevant to Sequoia work may provide an additional year to count towards experience.
• Working understanding of California flora/fauna and regulatory environment
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Learn more about this position with Sequoia and apply here.