What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Biologist position at Area West Environmental, Inc.?
Senior Biologist/Project Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join our team at Area West Environmental, Inc. in the Sacramento area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing projects from start to finish, including tasks, budgets, and deadlines.
- Communicating with project staff, clients, and regulatory agency staff.
- Collaboratively working with and mentoring junior staff.
- Preparing proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
- Compiling and coordinating completion of project proposals, reports, and permit applications.
- Conducting background research and database searches for biological studies.
- Identifying avoidance measures, conducting impact assessments, and mitigation planning.
- Managing scope, budget, and schedule for a range of project types.
- Coordinating and managing work of technical specialists.
- Effectively guiding projects to completion.
- Developing new and existing client relationships.
- Writing CEQA report sections, permit applications, and monitoring reports.
- Overseeing in-field biological monitors for construction projects.
- Preparing reports from project staff field notes.
- Integrating multiple report sections from various staff members into cohesive documents.
- Participating in business development and preparing proposals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional environmental experience in California.
- At least 3 years of professional experience managing projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, and California Fish and Game Code.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Solid technical writing ability.
- Ability to work hours other than 9-5, if needed (e.g., early mornings, late nights, weekends).
- Self-motivated with a work ethic that incorporates honesty, punctuality, and initiative.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills – must work well with all tiers of managers, technical and administrative staff.
- Valid California Driver's license, good driving record, proof of insurance, and authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
About Us:
Area West Environmental, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm dedicated to providing pragmatic, technically sound solutions to challenging physical and regulatory issues.
We offer a full suite of technical capabilities that enable us to help our clients guide their projects from planning through post-construction compliance.
We have been providing public- and private-sector clients with efficient and responsive environmental assessment, planning, permitting, mitigation, monitoring, and regulatory compliance management services since 2000.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Chiropractic insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off such as sick days, vacation days, and certain holidays
Contact Information:
For more information about our firm, visit our website.
