Jobs in Redwood City, CA

About the role

BKF is seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented Bay Area Regional Biology Lead to support the continued growth of our biological resources team. BKF is hiring a Bay Area Regional Biology Lead to support our growing biological resources and regulatory permitting team. The ideal candidate will be able to train and oversee biology staff, manage projects, and assist with business development. This position is ideal for an experienced candidate who wants to lead their own team of biologists and regulatory specialists and take a meaningful leadership role in team building and project execution.

What you'll bring

• Established relationships with potential clients in the Bay Area and surrounding regions, and the candidate must be physically based in the Bay Area.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Biological Resources, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Completion of the wetland delineation training from a known school or program.
• 10+ years of experience conducting vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, jurisdictional delineation of waters and wetlands, and presence/absence surveys.
• Experience supporting mitigation compliance and construction monitoring projects.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
• Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting.
• Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits