MSHCP Biologist & Lead Reviewer (Remote/Hybrid)

Dudek; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking an experienced mid‑level Western Riverside County MSHCP Lead Reviewer to support implementation of the MSHCP, balancing regional growth, infrastructure improvements, and conservation goals within one of the nation’s largest habitat programs.

The successful candidate will review development and infrastructure projects for MSHCP consistency, coordinate with agencies and applicants, and prepare findings to support defensible compliance determinations, operating independently and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in biological resources consulting, environmental planning, natural resources management, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the Western Riverside County MSHCP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with public agencies, consultants, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review projects subject to the Western Riverside County MSHCP (MSHCP), including JPRs and related activities.
• Serve as support for task lead for assigned review efforts, coordinating technical review activities and deliverables.
• Review development proposals, infrastructure projects, public works projects, and conservation projects for MSHCP consistency.
• Review MSHCP supporting documentation (biological reports, habitat assessments, surveys, GIS analyses).
• Conduct compliance reviews related to reserve assembly, surveys, and resource guidelines.
• Prepare technical comments, findings, and review memoranda supporting MSHCP consistency determinations.
• Coordinate with project applicants, Permittees, RCA, and Wildlife Agencies; develop productive working relationships.
• Attend meetings and gather information for the team.
• Maintain project tracking and administrative records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Public agency liaison

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

GIS mapping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dudek is seeking an experienced mid‑level Western Riverside County MSHCP Lead Reviewer to support implementation of the MSHCP, balancing regional growth, infrastructure improvements, and conservation goals within one of the nation’s largest habitat programs.

The successful candidate will review development and infrastructure projects for MSHCP consistency, coordinate with agencies and applicants, and prepare findings to support defensible compliance determinations, operating independently and