Senior Biologist & Project Manager
 Environmental Science Associates | |
$108,819-$133,001 USD
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vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
| 626 Wilshire Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Dec 05, 2024 | |
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ESA is seeking an experienced and motivatedBiologist & Project Managerproficient in business development, biological resource analysis, and species permitting witha minimum of 10 years of professional environmental experience. This is a full-time exempt opportunity. Preference given to candidates who can occasionally work hybrid in-office from one of our Southern CA ESA office locations including: Downtown Los Angeles, Irvine, Rancho Cucamonga, Pasadena, Thousand Oaks, and/or Santa Barbara.Remote candidates within a commutable distance to one of the ESA offices listed and the ability to come in-office as needed for team meetings and meet-ups will also be considered. Occasional travel requirements for in-person team collaboration, client relations, regional dept meetings, supervisor and leadership meetings, etc. Who You Are A Biologist & Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of technical expertise in environmental sciences industry who thrives on being a people leader. Preference given to candidates with environmental consulting experience. Your technical expertise includes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) biological resources analysis (e.g., wetlands, wildlife, botany), and California Environmental Species Act (CESA)/Federal Environmental Species Act (FESA) species permitting. Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) biological resources analysis is a plus but not required. You have significant experience working on a variety of project types ranging in complexity from small-scale maintenance actions (i.e., bank and levee repairs, sediment removal, culvert replacements) to complex, multi-beneficial, nature-based habitat restoration, enhancement, and adaptation projects (tidal, coastal, and riverine environments), capital improvement projects (utility, transportation, energy, and flood protection infrastructure improvements), and regional conservation programs (habitat preserves, mitigation banks). You are known for preparing clear, concise, well-written and supported documents, guidance, and recommendations, your high-level of organization and responsiveness, and for your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally. You are comfortable talking with individuals or leading group discussions and presenting information understandably and speaking persuasively about complex topics to internal teams, clients, regulatory agency staff, teaming partners, other project stakeholders, and the general public. You have a solid foundational knowledge of biological resources in southern California and relevant environmental regulations and regulatory agency permitting pathways and processes.
You regularly support or lead strategy development and wildlife agency consultations for a wide range of projects. You have existing relationships with the wildlife agencies (CDFW and USFWS) and understand their specific expectations. You are an effective team member who proactively identifies and contributes constructively to address project challenges. You are driven by contributing to projects that benefit ecosystems and communities and demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. You work well independently and under the direction of project directors and managers and technical specialists and are experienced in successfully completing tasks with competing deadlines. You have the ability to work efficiently and communicate effectively while working in a remote flexible environment. You value people and staff development; providing technical and professional mentorship to colleagues that are direct reports to you or are on your project teams. You seek out ways to make meaningful contributions to the careers of others through staff supervision or participation in mentoring and training programs. You enjoy leading, mentoring, and growing your team by working collaboratively with them, clients, and interdisciplinary teams to help them deliver projects on time and within budget. At minimum, you hold a bachelor's degree with major course work in environmental science, ecology, natural resources, biology, environmental planning, or a related interdisciplinary field. What You Will Do for ESA As a Biologist & Project Manager you will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:
Thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently. Contribute to meaningful projects throughout the state ranging from large-scale habitat restoration efforts to nationally recognized community development and transportation projects. Foster an inclusive team environment where all employee-owners are valued, respected, and are enabled to work at their highest level. What's Special About Our Biological Resources Team in Southern California OurBiologyTeam includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many municipalities throughout southern California. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our state's sensitive natural resources. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.To read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed, check out this link: https://esassoc.com/projects/ What's Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few. We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences. ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. CA Pay Transparency Clause
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$133,001 USD Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D) | |