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The Biologist/Wetland Ecologist is responsible for performing technical work including performing field jurisdictional delineations of waters and wetlands, writing delineation reports, preparing permitting application packages, writing biological impact analyzes for sections of CEQA or NEPA environmental documents (EA, EIS, MND, EIR, etc) and possibly stand-alone technical reports (NES, BTR, etc.). Additional duties may include assisting on habitat restoration projects, botanical surveys, listed species surveys, conservation plans, and habitat management plans.
This position will involve some project and/or task-level management. Will be responsible for projects that involve innovative mitigation and conservation planning; multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists, planners, landscape architects, and restoration ecologists; and creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design. This position works with a variety of clients and requires occasional travel.
Qualifications:
- A strong background in wetland ecology and knowledge of permits and regulations of the waters of the U.S. and state of California and wetlands; experience with habitat restoration planning also desired.
- Experience in biological survey fieldwork including conducting formal jurisdictional delineations is required.
- Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, BOR, CDFG, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA).
- Strong writing skills and experience completing formal jurisdictional delineation reports JDR) and preparing permit application packages (including CWA Section 404/401, CFGC Section 1600-1616, CCA Section 30600 CDP), Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, EIR/EIS sections; and experience in agency consultations under Sections 7 and 10 of ESA (including preparation of HCP/NCCP documentation).
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
- Solve complex issues related to wetland ecology, watershed planning, ecological restoration, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning.
- Plays a role in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.
- Project management skills, including the ability to ensure projects stay on schedule, manage staff, budget and finances.
- Prior consulting experience strongly preferred, but non-consultant candidates with relevant experience will be considered. Experience in California is a must. Experience in southwest
- U.S. is also favorable.
Requirements:
- BS in biology, environmental science, or related field
- 2 + years wetland delineation experience
- 4-8 years of professional experience or advanced degree in biology, environmental
What We Offer AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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