Supervising Fisheries Biologist / Senior Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

An award-winning environmental firm is seeking a Supervising Fisheries Biologist/Senior Project Manager to lead aquatic resource projects across California. This dynamic role involves managing fisheries-focused projects, supervising technical staff, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. With flexible work arrangements and a collaborative environment, you will engage with clients and regulatory agencies while leveraging your extensive experience in environmental consulting. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact on aquatic ecosystems and enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in environmental consulting and project management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state permitting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage fisheries-focused projects and supervise technical staff.
• Prepare technical studies and conduct fish surveys and habitat assessments.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Fisheries Biology

Aquatic Ecology

Regulatory Permitting

Client Outreach

Technical Direction

Education

Bachelor’s in Fisheries Biology

Master’s in Aquatic Ecology

PhD in related field

Job description

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Supervising Fisheries Biologist/Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team.

This role supports aquatic resource projects across California, managing fisheries-focused projects, supervising technical staff, overseeing workflow, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The position involves collaboration with peers, junior staff, clients, and regulatory agencies on complex efforts. Preferred locations include Oakland, Monterey, Sacramento, or San Luis Obispo, with other California locations considered.

Flexible work arrangements, including a mix of in-office and remote work, may be available, depending on business needs. We prioritize hiring within 50 miles of a Rincon office, including Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Work

1. Prepare high-quality technical studies and QA/QC biological resource reports, CEQA/NEPA analyses, and permit applications focusing on aquatic species and habitats.
2. Conduct fish and aquatic species surveys, habitat assessments, and impact analyses.
3. Identify permitting strategies and develop materials for FESA Section 7 consultations, Section 10 HCPs, CESA 2081 ITPs, and other approvals.
4. Lead development of restoration and monitoring plans for special status species.
5. Present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
6. Travel as required, including overnight stays.

Project Management

1. Oversee regulatory permitting projects, coordinating with agencies like USFWS, NMFS, CDFW, USACE, RWQCB, CCC, BCDC.
2. Manage moderate to large projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
3. Serve as the primary contact for clients and agencies.
4. Provide technical direction and mentorship to staff.
5. Lead QA/QC of reports, budgets, and schedules.

Business Development

1. Leverage relationships and conduct client outreach.
2. Maintain and grow client accounts.
3. Write proposals with accurate estimates.
4. Participate in interviews and presentations.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of environmental consulting experience, including technical, project management, and business development roles.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, or related field.
• Experience with fisheries projects in California, especially Bay Delta, Bay Area, and Coast.
• Experience with fish surveys, habitat assessments, and regulatory permitting.
• Knowledge of federal and state permitting and compliance.
• Authorized to survey and handle listed fish species.
• Experience developing restoration plans and supporting agency coordination.
• Supervisory experience supporting junior staff development.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, collaborative approach.

Rincon Consultants is an award-winning environmental firm with over 400 professionals across 13 offices in California. We offer a competitive salary range of $107,000–$150,000, plus comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, paid time off, professional development, and additional perks. More details can be found on our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters without a contract. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.