Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist (Entry Level)Apply locations Walnut Creek, California time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R00025478
As part of the continued growth and innovation of our dynamic Impact Assessment & Planning service, ERM has an opportunity for an entry level Biologist to join our thriving global consulting firm as a biologist in Northern California.
Primarily, this position will provide desk-based biological expertise to large-scale utility projects in northern California (the location for this position is negotiable, but ideally northern California).
We seek an individual to join ERM's planning, biological and environmental compliance team for an ongoing contract with a large California utility to support their Vegetation Management operations and maintenance activities.
The ideal candidate will be an environmental professional familiar with wildlife, plants, and habitats in northern California, with strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills.
The candidate will have experience with one or more of the following: technical writing skills; environmental regulations and policies such as ESA, CESA, or the California Coastal Act; special-status plants and animals.
The biologist must be able to work well with others as part of a collaborative and dynamic team of environmental professionals.
This is primarily a desk-based role, with opportunities for fieldwork.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop Biological Resource Assessments.Support preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, ESA Biological Assessments, CDFW 1602 permits, and more.Mentor early career scientists and provide technical QA/QC assistance on deliverables.Prepare proposals, including development of scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients.Adhere to scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables and timely delivery of reports.Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.Other assigned duties as required, such as project coordination and deputy project management.REQUIREMENTS: BS in Biological Sciences or related field.
Master's degree is desirable but not required.A minimum of 2 years in environmental consulting/experience of biota in Northern California; prior experience in the power sector is considered an asset.Expertise with federal and state regulations including California Coastal Act, CESA, ESA, and/or CEQA, and environmental assessments.Technical competency in environmental permitting.Technical writing and analysis skills.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.Positive outlook, self-starter, who has a collaborative work ethic.Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.For the Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $68,640 – $70,725 (USD).
An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
We also may have instances where employees fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.
This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
(Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).
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