Project Biologist

job requisition id R4355

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Project Biologist at Montrose.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

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 Project Biologist role is ideally based in Southern California but can be performed remotely within California.

The Project Biologist will be responsible for supporting Project Managers on project tasks and assignments to meet project profitability goals and deliver best-in-class services to our clients. Project focus areas include Biological (comprehensive biological resource consulting services ranging from high-volume small-scale projects to large-scale developments and major capital improvement projects for CEQA and NEPA compliance, documentation, and permitting under the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts) and other Environmental services (habitat restoration and revegetation plans for native vegetation communities and other environmental analysis).

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

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary biological team for CEQA and NEPA compliance monitoring and documentation

• Prepare and coordinate desktop biological analysis, review biological documentation, develop and follow project analysis protocols, provide project management support and project status tracking

• Support project managers to oversee project compliance with biological and other environmental mitigation measures and with federal, state, and local regulations, client communication, and deliverable schedules.

• Perform biological surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring (as necessary), field team management, specialized site assessments, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with EI’s projects.

• Biological/construction monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills.

• Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources, and support of proposal preparation and managing contract compliance.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participates in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts.

• Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

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

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar field

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a biologist (or equivalent) in Southern California with experience pertaining to specialized biological training or field

• Knowledge of current environmental regulations, including FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA

• Experience and training in a specialized field (e.g., botany, wildlife biology, habitat, and rare plant restoration, fisheries, wetland ecology, etc.) including current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and/or CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits are preferred.

• Exposure to project management tasks

• Experience conducting wetland delineations and preparing jurisdictional delineation reports suitable for submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preferred.

• Knowledge of the flora/fauna of Southern and Central California

• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines

• Proven leadership skills; identifies problems and actively devises appropriate solutions

• Strong technical writing 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 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 may 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.

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of the assigned tasks.

• The position may involve local travel as needed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

•  Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

•  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

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $30 to $36 per hour *commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography

•  401k with a competitive 4% employer match

•  A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

•  Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

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 . 

Information

• Location: Los Angeles, United States

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Biological Treatment
• Biological Treatment
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Biological Engineering
• Cell and Molecular biology, Plant biology, Algal biology