Senior Biologist
Core
Conducting biological research, fieldwork, impact analysis, and permit assessments to ensure resource protection during construction and utility activities.
Role type
Senior Biologist (Biologist IV/V)
Builds
Biological monitoring programs, technical reports, and environmental assessments for utility and construction projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, utility vegetation management, and biological resource protection.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biological monitoring, technical report writing, regulatory permitting (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW), special status species identification, habitat assessment, project management, GIS applications (ArcGIS), field surveying, construction monitoring.
Preferred skills
Scientific Collecting permit, Federal 10a1a permit, botany expertise, dichotomous key usage.
Technologies
ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, standard field equipment.
Responsibilities
Compose and review biological technical reports; lead and perform biological tests; evaluate effectiveness of monitoring programs; perform special status plant and wildlife surveys; act as project manager for monitoring scope and budget; conduct training on field procedures; complete site-specific environmental assessments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management responsibilities.