Wildlife Biologist (Permitted)

Mountainview Biological Consulting, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Biological Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Wildlife Biologist for field-based work across Southern California. The role focuses on surveys for listed species, permit compliance, and regulatory coordination in a dynamic environmental consulting team.

Ideal candidates hold federal/state permits, bring robust field expertise, and can mentor staff while contributing to business development and project decisions in a field-heavy, Southern California environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of biological consulting experience in Southern California.
• Holds USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Recovery Permit and/or CDFW authorization for listed species.
• Strong knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, NEPA, CWA, and CA Fish and Game Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct protocol-level surveys for listed species.
• Perform pre-construction and nesting bird surveys; biological construction monitoring.
• Ensure survey activities comply with permit conditions and reporting requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and permit application packages for agencies.
• Coordinate with agencies, PMs, and clients on survey scheduling and compliance.
• Mentor and train junior biologists; support permit progress.

Skills

Field surveys

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Mentor junior biologists

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

MountainView Biological Consulting | Southern California (Field-Based) | Full-time | 75K - 100K

MountainView Biological Consulting is seeking an experienced, permitted Senior Wildlife Biologist to join our growing environmental consulting team. This is a field-based position supporting projects throughout Southern California.

This role is ideal for a biologist who holds federal and/or state permits for listed species and brings strong field expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead survey efforts and mentor staff.

What You'll Do

• Lead and conduct protocol-level surveys for federally and state-listed species, including coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, desert tortoise, and listed fairy shrimp
• Perform pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and biological construction monitoring
• Ensure survey activities comply with permit conditions and meet agency reporting requirements
• Prepare technical reports, survey results, and permit application packages for USFWS, CDFW, USACE, and local agencies
• Coordinate with resource agencies, project managers, and clients on survey scheduling and permit compliance
• Mentor and train junior biologists, including supporting their progress toward obtaining permits
• Support business development through proposal input, scoping, and cost estimating

What You Bring

• 8+ years of biological consulting experience in Southern California
• Holds a USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Recovery Permit and/or CDFW authorization (Scientific Collecting Permit or MOU) for one or more of the following: coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, desert tortoise, or listed fairy shrimp
• Strong knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and the California Fish and Game Code
• Experience coordinating with USFWS, CDFW, USACE, and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to work in remote field conditions and travel to project sites throughout Southern California
• Valid driver's license

Compensation: 75K - 100K, based on qualifications and experience.

If you or someone in your network is a permitted biologist interested in protecting sensitive species while supporting important projects across Southern California, we’d love to hear from you.

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