Biologist – Environmental Compliance Mitigation

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified environmental professional for mitigation planning, wetland delineation, and restoration project management in Colorado. The role requires field investigations, regulatory coordination, and data-driven reporting to support client objectives and compliance with NEPA and related statutes.

The candidate will lead GIS analyses, engage stakeholders, manage budgets, and supervise field crews in remote environments, including drone data processing and mobile data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or a related field.
• 2–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain company vehicle driving privileges.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and environmental compliance/permitting.
• Familiarity with NEPA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and state law requirements.
• Experience developing mitigation plans and working with agencies such as USACE and USFWS.
• Knowledge of wetlands, streams, wildlife, threatened and endangered species habitat restoration practices.
• Wetland delineation experience using the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Experience with GIS, GPS, mobile field technologies, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience managing projects, consultants, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience operating in remote field environments.
• Experience with drone operation and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating mitigation and restoration opportunities
• Conducting field investigations, wetland delineations, and monitoring
• Developing mitigation, restoration, and management plans
• Managing mitigation sites, conservation easements, and restoration projects
• Coordinating with clients, agencies, consultants, landowners, and DU staff
• Preparing reports, agreements, funding requests, and project documentation
• Supporting business development, credit sales, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
• Performing GIS analysis and map production
• Assisting with project implementation
• Conducting data management, technical analysis, and public presentations

Skills

Mitigation planning

Wetland delineation

GIS analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Drone operation

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or a related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Microsoft Office

Mobile field technologies

Drone data processing

Job description

• Identifying and evaluating mitigation and restoration opportunities
• Conducting field investigations, wetland delineations, and monitoring
• Developing mitigation, restoration, and management plans
• Managing mitigation sites, conservation easements, and restoration projects
• Coordinating with clients, agencies, consultants, landowners, and DU staff
• Preparing reports, agreements, funding requests, and project documentation
• Supporting business development, credit sales, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
• Performing GIS analysis and map production
• Assisting with project implementation
• Conducting data management, technical analysis, and public presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or a related field
• 2–10 years of relevant professional experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain company vehicle driving privileges
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and environmental compliance/permitting
• Familiarity with NEPA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and state law requirements
• Experience developing mitigation plans and working with agencies such as USACE and USFWS
• Knowledge of wetlands, streams, wildlife, threatened and endangered species habitat restoration practices
• Wetland delineation experience using the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements
• Experience with GIS, GPS, mobile field technologies, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience managing projects, consultants, budgets, and stakeholder relationships
• Experience operating in remote field environments
• Experience with drone operation and data processing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing mitigation and restoration plans, conducting field investigations, and performing GIS analysis. Strong background in environmental compliance, regulatory agency collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mitigation Plan Development
• Wetland Delineation Experience
• GIS Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Field Investigations
• Wetland Delineation
• Mitigation Planning
• Technical Analysis
• Data Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Wildlife Habitat Restoration
• Drone Operation
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• NEPA
• Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
• Endangered Species Act
• USACE
• USFWS
• Conservation Easements
• Restoration Projects

Tools & Technologies

• GIS
• GPS
• Microsoft Office
• Mobile Field Technologies