Sr. Biologist (Wildlife Connectivity)

AECOM • Full-time • Sacramento, California, United States • 1m ago

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Sr. Biologist (Wildlife Connectivity) to be based in Sacramento, CA. The position is open to remote work.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the preparation of applications for regulatory permits/amendments, environmental/permit compliance, and procurement of mitigation, as well as preparing and reviewing reports, reviewing design plans, and representing the client in meetings with regulatory agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review and provide guidance on permit applications, technical reports, and environmental document sections pertaining to natural resources
Participate in meetings and review project design documents
Provide environmental and permit compliance guidance
Interface with the Authority's Project and Construction Management teams, regulatory agencies, and nongovernmental organizations
Prepare documentation necessary to support procurement of compensatory mitigation

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in biology or similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
7 years of experience preparing biological studies and environmental impact assessments, including biological assessments, due diligence analyses, and special-status species surveys and construction monitoring on lands throughout California.
Knowledge of State and federal environmental laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Sections 1755-1758, 2081 and 1600-1617 of the California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
Knowledge of and direct experience with wildlife movement, connectivity and corridor principles, conservation biology, species management and interactions, and habitat use.
Experience with design or evaluation of wildlife corridors and/or crossing structures.
Field experience with the study of one or more of the following: wildlife movement/habitat use, populations genetics, corridor use by wildlife, habitat management and enhancement, and monitoring wildlife population trends.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to use analytical skills to review and comprehend complex information and distill into materials accessible to a broad audience; adjust to changing priorities with short deadlines; work collaboratively across disciplines to find optimal outcomes; communicate effectively with others using courtesy, respect, and sensitivity; and follow and adhere to company policies.

Additional Information

Travel may be required for this position.
Sponsorship is available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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