Senior Biologist: Lead Environmental Resources & Permitting

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Rocklin, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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.

The role manages complex projects, supports regulatory compliance and permitting, mentors staff, and collaborates with clients and agencies to deliver high-quality environmental services in California. This is a full-time salaried position offering a base salary range of $91,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, location, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, including project and task management.
• Knowledge of California habitats, species, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage or oversee moderately complex biological resources projects while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory documentation, and supporting materials.
• Review permit applications, technical reports, and other project documents for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare project scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Develop and manage project schedules and deliverables.
• Attend and facilitate project, client, and regulatory agency meetings.
• Coordinate directly with regulatory agency staff to support permitting and compliance efforts.
• Assist clients with permit compliance, environmental requirements, and project implementation.
• Conduct or manage biological field surveys, habitat assessments, and other field investigations, as needed.
• Support and mentor Assistant, Associate, and Staff-level Biologists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and client needs.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

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

The role manages complex projects, supports regulatory compliance and permitting, mentors staff, and collaborates with clients and agencies to deliver high-quality environmental services in California. This is a full-time salaried position offering a base salary range of $91,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, location, and