Staff Biologist

California Energy Commission; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Staff Biologist where your expertise will help shape California's energy future. In this pivotal role, you will conduct complex analyses of energy facilities, ensuring the protection of natural resources while adhering to crucial environmental regulations. Collaborate with various agencies to develop innovative solutions for challenging projects and lead teams through intricate evaluations. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on environmental conservation and energy development in the state. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience in conducting compliance inspections and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate environmental impacts of energy projects in California.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA and other environmental laws.

Skills

Knowledge of CEQA

Environmental analysis

Collaboration with federal and state agencies

Project compliance inspections

Mitigation strategies development

Education

Degree in Biology or Environmental Science

Job description

California Energy Commission provided pay range

This range is provided by California Energy Commission. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Staff Biologist

As a Staff Biologist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on California’s energy future while ensuring the protection of the state’s natural and biological resources. If you have a passion for environmental conservation and want to contribute to California’s energy development in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description and Duties:

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking an experienced Staff Biologist (Energy Commission Specialist II) to join the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division in the Siting and Environmental Branch.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the evaluation and protection of biological and natural resources for energy facility projects in California. You will perform highly complex and sensitive technical analyses of energy facilities, policies, and planning studies, with a focus on conservation and environmental protection.

As an expert in biological resources, you will play an instrumental role in evaluating the environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, ensuring compliance with the Warren-Alquist Act and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). You will work independently to develop innovative solutions to challenging and controversial issues, often collaborating with a team of technical specialists. You may also take on leadership responsibilities, guiding teams through the most complex projects.

To be considered, all applicants must officially apply through the CalCareers portal here: CalCareers Portal

Desirable Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with federal and state laws adopted for the protection of natural resources, including CEQA, the U.S. Endangered Species Act, U.S. Clean Water Act, and the California Endangered Species Act.
• Experience collaborating with federal and state agencies (including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the State Water Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards) in evaluating potential impacts to natural resources and developing mitigation strategies to eliminate or reduce those impacts.
• Experience conducting project compliance inspections to confirm adherence to permit conditions and assuring compliance with adopted project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting requirements pursuant to CEQA.

Additional Information:

• Remote position-California based. Accepted candidates must reside in CA.
• Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.
• Last date to apply: 2/18/2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Research, and Science

Industries

• Government Administration and Services for Renewable Energy