Senior Natural Resources Biologist - Lead & NEPA Expert

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

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior Biologist, Natural Resources Biologist, to lead the due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando. You will oversee Phase I ESAs, wildlife and wetland surveys, and NEPA-related assessments while coordinating with clients and regulators.

You will mentor staff, manage projects end-to-end, and ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance, contributing to environmental solutions for clients in the Southeast U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 10+ years in due diligence and natural resources, Florida or Southeast US.
• Experience with wetland and wildlife surveys and endangered species work.
• Leadership to mentor a multidisciplinary team across field and reporting tasks.
• Familiarity with sub-meter GPS, GIS map interpretation and relevant standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organized and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership of the due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando.
• Mentor team members and support technical focus areas of the group.
• Perform Phase I ESAs per ASTM E1527-21 and CSERs for roadway projects.
• Conduct natural resource surveys including wetlands and wildlife.
• Assess impacts for NEPA processes and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage projects from proposal to completion: scope, schedule, budget, risk.
• Track project financials, budgets, forecasts, and invoicing.
• Serve as primary client manager with developers, utilities, and authorities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project management

Environmental due diligence

NEPA process

Wildlife surveys

Wetland delineations

GIS proficiency

Data analysis & reporting

Clear communication

Education

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

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Onterris is seeking a Senior Biologist, Natural Resources Biologist, to lead the due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando. You will oversee Phase I ESAs, wildlife and wetland surveys, and NEPA-related assessments while coordinating with clients and regulators.

You will mentor staff, manage projects end-to-end, and ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance, contributing to environmental solutions for clients in the Southeast U.S.