Senior Biologist/Permitting Specialist | Remote in CA

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. • Full-time • Remote (California, United States) • $80k - $130k / year • 1m ago

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment, ready to join an inclusive workplace, and committed to leading new ideas and creating impact? If the answer is "Yes!" we have an exciting career opportunity for you as our Senior Biologist / Permitting Specialist | Remote in CA

ABOUT US

Montrose is a renowned global environmental services provider that offers a wide range of services, including environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical solutions, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our team consists of qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts who take pride in their extensive knowledge and expertise. We follow a collaborative approach to help our clients optimize environmental resiliency and ensure that it effectively complements their decision-making and operations while effectively and efficiently supporting their projects.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 3000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Senior Biologist/Permitting Specialist role is ideally based in Southern California but can be performed remotely in California.

As a Senior Biologist and Permitting Specialist, you will be responsible for working with a project team to manage risk, meeting project profitability goals, and managing both the internal team performance and client expectations. You'll manage and direct others on project assignments. Project focus areas include Biological (comprehensive biological resource consulting services for high volume programs, large scale developments, and major capital improvement projects CEQA and NEPA compliance, documentation, and permitting under the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts) and Environmental (habitat restoration and revegetation plans for native vegetation communities such as wetlands, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, desert scrub, and sensitive plants). Our preferred candidate must also have a solid foundational knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and regulatory agency permitting processes in California. This includes experience in preparing permit application packages.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

Lead multi-disciplinary biological teams for CEQA and NEPA compliance monitoring and documentation (habitat assessments, CEQA/NEPA impact evaluations, and permit applications, for a range of projects involving wetlands, waters, and sensitive species and habitats in California)
Support or lead permit strategy development and regulatory agency consultations for a wide range of projects and supplement technical environmental regulations knowledge as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies, prepare and reviews biological documentation, develop project budgets and schedules, prepare proposals, and manage contract compliance
Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to oversee project compliance with biological mitigation measures and with federal, state, and local regulations
Lead and mentor others, setting expectations and developing further capability and expertise within the team
As necessary, perform biological and jurisdictional delineation surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring, field team management, specialized site assessments and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with the projects
Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, and use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $130,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.
Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need.
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM Qualifications

BS or MS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar field
At least 10 years of professional experience as a biologist (or equivalent) in Southern California with experience pertaining to a specialized biological training or field knowledge of current environmental regulations including FESA and CEQA
Experience and training in specialized field (e.g. botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, wetland ecology, etc.) including current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and/or CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred
Proven abilities in project management and technical writing
Experience conducting wetland delineations and preparing jurisdictional delineation reports suitable for submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Knowledge of the flora/fauna of Southern California
Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
Proven leadership skills; identifies problems and actively devises appropriate solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Outgoing / team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong organizational and management skills
Ability to work well with and mentor others, setting expectations and providing input and feedback in a helpful way that fosters accountability
Ability to actively delegate and communicate in a group oriented setting, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders
Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.)
Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher class
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors
This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather
Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks
The position may involve local travel as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Our rapidly growing company values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making. We provide you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about how we can help you advance your career? Visit us at montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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