Senior Biologist/Ecologist - Natural Resources

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior Biologist, Natural Resources Biologist to join our Due Diligence and Natural Resources group in Orlando, FL. The role leads the team on environmental assessments, NEPA processes, and regulatory reporting, with responsibilities spanning field work and client management.

You will mentor staff, perform Phase I ESAs, conduct wetland and wildlife surveys, and guide projects from proposal through completion while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional due diligence and natural resources experience in Florida and/or Southeast U.S.
• Experience with southeast wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany.
• Willingness and desire to lead and support field assignments as needed for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and wetland delineations highly desired, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Professional certifications such as PWS, WPIT, CE, Q/CAWB, or eligibility preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with GIS software highly desired.
• Capable of producing clear and concise written documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Comfortable with managing a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Capable of working independently and effectively with a team.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated individual.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership of the existing due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando with project work typically performed in Florida and occasionally in the Southeast U.S.
• Provide senior technical mentorship and support to the team within the technical focus areas of the group.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and corridor studies (CSERs) on county and state roadway projects.
• Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and assessments, wildlife surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, and data collection.
• Perform assessments as part of the NEPA assessment process including evaluation of potential impacts of development on wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems.
• Assess potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and wetland systems and develop mitigation strategies to support client objectives.
• Conduct post-survey data management.
• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, change orders, subcontract agreements, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary client manager, working directly with developers, utilities, state and local governments, municipalities, and legal counsel.
• Lead a multidisciplinary staff and subconsultant team with backgrounds in due diligence, wetlands, wildlife management, airport wildlife management, ecology, permitting, and GIS.
• Prepare and review of reports and applications or federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support proposal development, scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical approaches.
• Maintain client and project confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior leadership

Mentorship

Field surveys

Wetland delineations

GPS technology

GIS software

Report writing

Project management

Client management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/Wildlife Ecology/Wetland Ecology/Fisheries

Tools

GIS software

GPS technologies

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Biologist, Natural Resources Biologist position provides an opportunity to join our Due Diligence and Natural Resources group supporting a variety of clients on environmental due diligence, permitting, and environmental impact assessments throughout the southeast region. Our Senior Biologist, Natural Resources Biologist position is located in Orlando, FL. As a key member of the Natural Resources team, you will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The annual compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Provide senior leadership of the existing due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando with project work typically performed in Florida and occasionally in the Southeast U.S.
• Provide senior technical mentorship and support to the team within the technical focus areas of the group.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and corridor studies (CSERs) on county and state roadway projects.
• Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and assessments, wildlife surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, and data collection.
• Perform assessments as part of the NEPA assessment process including the evaluation of potential impacts of development on wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems.
• Assess potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and wetland systems and develop mitigation strategies to support client objectives.
• Conduct post-survey data management.
• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, change orders, subcontract agreements, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary client manager, working directly with developers, utilities, state and local governments, municipalities, and legal counsel.
• Lead a multidisciplinary staff and subconsultant team with backgrounds in due diligence, wetlands, wildlife management, airport wildlife management, ecology, permitting, and GIS.
• Prepare and review of reports and applications or federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support proposal development, scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical approaches.
• Maintain client and project confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional due diligence and natural resources experience in Florida and/or Southeast U.S.
• Experience with southeast wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany.
• Willingness and desire to lead and support field assignments as needed for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and wetland delineations highly desired, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Professional certifications such as PWS, WPIT, CE, Q/CAWB, or eligibility preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with GIS software highly desired.
• Capable of producing clear and concise written documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Comfortable with managing a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Capable of working independently and effectively with a team.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated individual.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather. Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks. The position involves local travel and regional travel, as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

#LI-LK1 #INDMEG

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more. At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

"Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." - Erin Peck, Emissions Services "There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together." - Andre Richardson, Consulting "I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world." - J Esteves, R&D