Senior Natural Resources Lead & Wetlands Specialist

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

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.