Biologist - Field Leadership & Permitting

GHD; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD’s Central California Biologist role is based in San Luis Obispo, offering a hybrid schedule with three days in the office weekly. You will lead project teams, conduct biological surveys, prepare reports, and support NEPA/CEQA compliance on restoration and construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings 3–8 years in natural resources consulting, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams while meeting budget and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing NEPA and CEQA documentation and environmental permit applications.
• Experience working with private clients, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to independently organize tasks, balance workload, and meet quality and budget goals.
• Experience supporting biological construction monitoring and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting wildlife and/or botanical surveys and documenting results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with scopes of work, schedules, budgets, task coordination, and project documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct biological field surveys, habitat assessments, construction monitoring, and environmental compliance activities.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, permit applications, mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and other deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to project tasks and recommendations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agency staff.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and field teams.

Skills

NEPA/CEQA docs

Client coordination

Project organization

Biological surveys

Wildlife biology

Regulatory coordination

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

GHD’s Central California Biologist role is based in San Luis Obispo, offering a hybrid schedule with three days in the office weekly. You will lead project teams, conduct biological surveys, prepare reports, and support NEPA/CEQA compliance on restoration and construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings 3–8 years in natural resources consulting, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams while meeting budget and schedule goals.