Senior Ecologist
San Luis Obispo, CAAll locationsSan Luis Obispo, CAOrange, CA, United StatesSan Diego, CALos Angeles, CA Hybrid
$140,000–$170,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
This role will have a focus on growth and sales and the preparation of high-quality proposals for new projects and clients within natural resources. This role is an exciting opportunity to manage and support industry leading projects and programs in the utility, energy, municipal, federal, and transportation sectors; and opportunities to lead and specialize in meaningful technical work such as complex permitting projects and large-scale environmental compliance projects. This position will support numerous natural resource projects in the southern and central California regions, expanding as far as northern California and west covering states such as Nevada, Arizona etc including such as wildlife movement studies, Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), and large-scale environmental constraints analyses. Primary duties include growing portfolios of large-scale cutting-edge environmental projects, managing projects involving impact assessments, mitigation planning, regulatory compliance and permitting efforts including CEQA/NEPA, 404/401, CESA, and ESA, and preparing environmental documents and management plans. Candidate will coordinate with resource agency staff, lead complex environmental, waters, and/or species-related permitting projects and participate in public review processes. You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields (biology, ecology, or project management/controls).
- 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in natural resources/project management with experience and expertise in Southern California ecology.
- Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
- Master’s Degree in related fields (biology, ecology, or project management/controls).
- 15+ years of experience in natural resources/project management.
- Proven track record of bringing in new work, growing projects and clients and delivering winning proposals.
- Experience with career development of junior and mid-level biologists.
- Experience with protocol wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and/or botanical surveys.
- Possession of valid USFWS 10(a) permits to conduct wildlife protocol surveys in southern and/or central California.
- Previous experience working on environmental programs in the utility, renewables, federal, and transportation sectors in southern and/or central California
- Willingness to work with multiple colleagues on a variety of initiatives
- Successful marketing/business development experience.