Staff Biologist: Field Lead & Regulatory Reports

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking Staff Biologists to join our Rocklin, California office. The role involves conducting biological field surveys, preparing technical reports, and managing small to moderately complex projects while maintaining client relationships.

The position also includes mentoring junior staff, supporting business development, and collaborating with a large team of biologists and project managers to ensure regulatory compliance under major environmental acts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in biological field surveys and project support.
• Knowledge of California habitats and conservation biology.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including long-distance travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct biological field studies, maintain field notes, and complete documentation related to biological investigations.
• Lead survey teams and independently conduct field surveys while maintaining safe work practices.
• Navigate using aerial photographs and electronic topographic maps and accurately complete field data collection.
• Prepare biological survey reports, wetland delineation reports, mitigation monitoring reports, and other technical documents.
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies and participate in project meetings.
• Manage small to moderately complex projects with limited supervision.
• Serve as a Field Lead and assist with staff workload coordination or lead field crews.
• Mentor Assistant, Associate, and other Staff Biologists.
• Assist Senior Biologists, Group Managers, and Technical Directors with proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and other business development activities.
• Support Senior Biologists, Group Managers, and Team Leaders with additional project and departmental responsibilities.

Skills

Field surveys

Staff mentoring

Technical writing

Client coordination

Education

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

Tools

Aerial photographs

Electronic topographic maps

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking Staff Biologists to join our Rocklin, California office. The role involves conducting biological field surveys, preparing technical reports, and managing small to moderately complex projects while maintaining client relationships.

The position also includes mentoring junior staff, supporting business development, and collaborating with a large team of biologists and project managers to ensure regulatory compliance under major environmental acts.