Senior Biologist — Field & Project Leader (Hybrid)

Healing Strides Counseling; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking a full-time Senior Biologist to join our Biological Resources team in Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves growing our local practice, managing complex projects, and collaborating with colleagues across California offices.

Work will be a mix of technical writing, project management, business development, and field duties in a hybrid setting. The successful candidate will conduct botanical surveys and aquatic resource delineations, mentor staff, and support regulatory permitting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or related natural resources field.
• 15+ years of biological resource consulting experience (or equivalent) with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing complex biological tasks or projects for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of field and data analysis techniques for wetlands and water features.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for work including overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license and active automobile liability insurance by start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale collection of detailed field data in remote locations and across varied terrain.
• Manage standalone biological resource projects including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee reports and documents supporting environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA evaluations.
• Lead and support business development efforts for biological resources projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong written and oral comms

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/botany/env science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Dudek is seeking a full-time Senior Biologist to join our Biological Resources team in Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves growing our local practice, managing complex projects, and collaborating with colleagues across California offices.

Work will be a mix of technical writing, project management, business development, and field duties in a hybrid setting. The successful candidate will conduct botanical surveys and aquatic resource delineations, mentor staff, and support regulatory permitting