Senior Biologist

Work from home! However, the ideal candidate will be based in the greater-Sacramento California area to assist with fieldwork.

Acorn Environmental (Acorn) is seeking a senior biologist who is looking to accelerate their career by assisting with a range of exciting projects. This position involves learning a niche consulting market in supporting Native American tribes with environmental compliance for fee-to-trust, land management/planning, natural resources, and development projects.

Acorn Environmental is a dynamic women-owned environmental planning and analysis firm specializing in services for Native American tribes, public agencies, and private sector clients. We are experts in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), tribal environmental policies and ordinances, and related environmental laws and regulations. We have a reputation for delivering high quality environmental services and endeavor to grow our team of elite professionals by investing in the development of our people. Our growing list of active projects includes tribal fee-to-trust acquisitions; water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure; affordable housing; mixed-use and commercial development; recreation facilities; and restoration/conservation. Our office is located in El Dorado Hills, California, but the majority of our staff enjoy working remotely.

For additional information, please visit our website at: https://www.acorn-env.com/

As a small business, our staff are constantly collaborating in real-time to meet project deadlines as a team. Typical tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and assisting with listed species surveys, wetland delineations, botanical inventories, habitat mapping, and other fieldwork as needed;
• Reviewing or preparing biological assessments for consultation with the USFWS and NMFS;
• Assisting with permitting in accordance with sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act;
• Reviewing and writing sections of larger environmental compliance documents in accordance with CEQA and NEPA;
• Writing and reviewing technical reports, including summarizing research and survey results;
• Assisting with Section 7 consultation;
• Word processing and editorial tasks, such as document formatting, pdf compilation, and conducting reference checks; and
• Checking in and collaborating with colleagues.

Our business model provides you the freedom to innovate and tailor your career towards the subjects that interest you most, whether it be biological resources, water resources, GIS mapping, or other environmental areas.

§ Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, soil science, botany, wetland science, or similar environmental field;

§ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States;

§ Must be a current resident in or willing to relocate to the greater Sacramento area of California;

§ At least 7 years of experience in conducting listed species surveys, wetland delineations, botanical inventories, and habitat mapping;

§ At least 7 years of experience in environmental consulting and in writing biological resources reports and environmental compliance documents in accordance with CEQA and NEPA;

§ Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills (a writing sample will be requested);

§ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance for our staff. We offer flexible hours to accommodate work/life balance, or for staff working in various time zones or who just enjoy traveling. Other benefits include paid vacation/sick time and paid holidays. Starting compensation for this position will vary depending on the experience and educational background of the selected candidate but is expected to range between $90,000 and $135,000 [Kt1] annually.

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@acorn-env.com

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