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Biologist / Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Biologist / Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing workflow and successful project execution, working directly with their peers and junior staff. Project types may include but are not limited to those in the Utilities, Energy, Water, and Transportation sectors.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes : Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Preference will be given to candidates near San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, or Fresno .

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Technical Work

  • QAQC and Oversight of technical studies and environmental documents, including biological resource assessments, jurisdictional delineations, and permit application packages
  • Identifying optimal permitting pathways and environmental constraints for complex projects, and developing required technical studies and application materials
  • Advising project managers and clients on environmental permitting (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, others)
  • Travel within California (with overnight stays) when needed
  • Experience in State and Federal Take permits for the following special-status species within California's Central Valley, including blunt-nosed leopard lizard, San Joaquin kit fox, burrowing owl, giant kangaroo rat, Tipton kangaroo rat, and San Joaquin antelope squirrel

Project Management

  • Managing and completing moderate-sized projects and major tasks of larger projects in a largely unsupervised manner
  • Coordinating and tracking assignments, scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
  • Serving as Rincon’s primary project point of contact for the client and regulatory agencies
  • Managing staff and subcontractors
  • This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following :

  • BS or MS in Biology, related field, or equivalent from an accredited university or college
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above-mentioned technical and project management areas
  • Demonstrated past / current successes in supervising employees, being solution-oriented, and fostering positive relationship with staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants
  • Demonstrated experience with :
  • Regulatory permitting

  • Regulatory compliance oversight and monitoring
  • Restoration planning, habitat management, mitigation monitoring
  • Consultation with local, State, and Federal agencies (i.e., 404, 401, NFMS / USFWS Consultations, BLM BA / BEs, special use permits, CDFW / USFWS ITPs, HCPs)
  • Utility, energy, transportation, or water projects
  • Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

    The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000–$136,000, plus a generous benefits program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

    Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.

    Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here!

    Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant / candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and / or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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