Senior Biologist - Lead Environmental Projects & Permitting

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Biologist to lead and support biological resources projects in a collaborative environmental consulting environment.

This senior-level position manages complex projects, supports regulatory compliance and permitting efforts, maintains client and agency relationships, and provides technical guidance to staff. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to successfully execute projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including project and task management.
• Knowledge of California habitats, species, and conservation biology/ecology.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Experience with regulatory acts and permits (e.g., CWA 404/401, Porter-Cologne, CA Fish & Game Code 1602, CA Endangered Species Act 2081, Federal ESA sections 7 and 10).
• Experience conducting or managing wetland delineations and flora/fauna surveys.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or oversee moderately complex multidisciplinary biological resources projects.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory documentation, and technical materials.
• Review permit applications and reports for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Develop and manage project schedules and deliverables.
• Attend and facilitate project, client, and regulatory meetings.
• Coordinate with regulatory agency staff to support permitting and compliance.
• Assist clients with permit compliance and project implementation.
• Conduct or manage biological field surveys and habitat assessments as needed.
• Mentor Assistant, Associate, and Staff Biologists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or related field

Graduate degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or related field (preferred)

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Biologist to lead and support biological resources projects in a collaborative environmental consulting environment.

This senior-level position manages complex projects, supports regulatory compliance and permitting efforts, maintains client and agency relationships, and provides technical guidance to staff. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to successfully execute projects and