Career opportunities

10/10/24 - Wildlands, Desert Biologist Field Position

Wildlands is looking to hire a full-time field biologist with desert field experience to help manage and monitor approximately 50,000-acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat throughout the Mojave and Colorado deserts. We are seeking an extremely independent, self-motivated biologist with a strong work ethic and excellent writing and communication skills. The candidate should have experience conducting field surveys, identifying desert flora and fauna, familiar with desert tortoise habitat, desert vegetation habitat types, and non-native vegetation. Job duties will also include fence and sign repair, and trash removal.

Applicants should have experience working in adverse weather conditions. Field work is year-round including summer months where temperatures often exceed 110˚ Fahrenheit. A moderate amount of travel will be required during the survey months to maintain other preserve areas, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Familiar with desert tortoise survey field methods and habitat.
General knowledge and identification of desert flora and fauna.
Capable of working in isolated desert wilderness areas in adverse weather conditions.
Physically able to walk more than 20 miles and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to write technical documents.
Basic computer skill knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, and Teams).
Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
Experience in the operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in wildlife, biology, or related fields.
Experience with remote digital data collection systems.
Basic mechanical skills.
Experience with or knowledge of Mohave ground squirrel camera trapping.
Familiar with State and federally listed species
Familiar with western burrowing owl survey methods.
Familiar with flat-tailed horned lizards.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS - RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY.

To apply please email a cover letter, resume, and three references. Include a phone number and email address for each reference. The cover letter and resume should specifically address the qualifications outlined in the announcement and the candidate’s experience. If your resume does not meet the minimum requirements, you will not be contacted for an interview.

Please send your resume to: lrodriguez@heronpacific.com

Position: Full Time

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package (medical, dental, life, 401k)

Housing: Desert Center, CA – available at a reduced rate

Company Vehicle: Vehicle and all-terrain vehicle provided, official use only

Information about Wildlands can be found using the web address below. Thank you for your interest.

Wildlands - The Leader in Habitat Mitigation Solutions (wildlandsinc.com)

2/8/24 - ECORP, Mid-Level Biologist

ECORP is searching for a qualified Biologist to assist Project Managers with complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Key components include managing individual project tasks and providing direction to support staff; completing permit applications and regulatory documents; assisting clients with compliance of regulatory permits and project implementation; attending client meetings; interacting with agency staff; and conducting/managing field surveys as needed. Consulting experience preferred.

https://www.ecorpconsulting.com/jobs/mid-level-biologist/

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with project management (requires strong organization, ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines).
Prepare permit applications and regulatory documents.
Assist with review of prepared applications and documents.
Prepare project scopes/proposals.
Prepare and assist in managing project schedules.
Attend project/client/agency meetings.
Support senior staff and mentor entry-level and junior staff.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Bachelor’s Degree in natural science field, Master’s or PhD a plus.
Minimum of 3 years related work experience including project and task management.
Demonstrated abilities to work with regulatory processes and agency staff. Must have an understanding of the federal Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401; Porter Cologne Water Quality Act; CDFW Fish and Game Code 1602; California ESA 2081; and ESA Section 7 and 10 processes.
Experience with wetland delineations and/or other local flora and fauna field surveys.
Knowledge of California biological habitats, species, and general conservation biology/ecology.
USFWS/CDFW permits and Memoranda of Understanding a plus.
Strong writing skills, effective communication, and ability to collaborate with a diversity of staff.

ECORP’s mission is to consistently deliver high-quality environmental consulting services through outstanding science and timely, creative solutions for our clients, while providing an excellent work environment for our staff. We assist clients with regulatory needs including compliance with the Clean Water Act, California and Federal Endangered Species Acts, National Historic Preservation Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.

We offer numerous professional development opportunities, a friendly and supportive work environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Our base full-time annual salary range is $53,290-$92,435. Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity and market conditions.

If interested, please submit your application through our careers website at https://www.ecorpconsulting.com

ECORP Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2/8/24 - ECORP, Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist

ECORP is seeking a senior regulatory permitting specialist with direct experience preparing permit processing documentation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Regional Water Quality Control Boards. The position could be based out of any of our Southern California offices (Redlands, Santa Ana, or San Diego). This will be an excellent career opportunity to work as part of an outstanding consulting group for a wide variety of public and private projects primarily in Southern California. Potential for hybrid schedule.

https://www.ecorpconsulting.com/jobs/aquatic-resources-wetland-regulatory-permitting-specialist/

ECORP's mission is to consistently deliver high-quality environmental consulting services through outstanding science and timely, creative solutions for our clients, while providing an excellent work environment for our staff. ECORP has an extraordinary group of environmental professionals that deliver high-quality services in various disciplines including compliance with the Clean Water Act, state and federal Endangered Species Acts, National Historic Preservation Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and National Environmental Policy Act; aquatic resources delineations for all types and sizes of projects; GIS analysis; air quality/greenhouse gas and noise analysis; and habitat restoration design and implementation.

The level of responsibility and performance for this position is that of someone with at least 8 years of relevant experience in the environmental consulting industry, and project/task management experience. We are looking for a professional consultant with a strong working and practical knowledge of survey and reporting standards, compliance regulations, environmental permitting processes, and land use. Existing relationships and/or a good rapport with the regulatory agencies is also desired. A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in biological resources, botany, ecology, wildlife, environmental science, or related field is be required.

Responsibilities in this position will include:

conducting or overseeing the completion of jurisdictional delineations of aquatic resources in project areas
building and maintaining relationships with clients while serving as the primary project point of contact for the client as well as agency staff
providing project strategy, developing optimal permitting pathways, overseeing preparation of permit applications/regulatory documents, and providing overall environmental compliance support
negotiating and coordinating with regulatory agency personnel
preparing and reviewing biological resource technical documents, including aquatic resources delineation reports and mitigation plans
preparing and managing environmental documentation and regulatory permit applications for a wide variety of local infrastructure and public and private development projects
interacting with and maintaining productive working relationships with clients on mid-large size projects (budgeting, billing, scheduling, invoicing)
preparing scopes of work, budgets, and project proposals, and participating in proposal interviews
actively participating in planning/environmental/natural resource/industry organizations
demonstrating confidence in decision-making and being recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in related technical areas
mentoring junior staff to expand their understanding of project management/delivery and identifying opportunities for their professional development

Position requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in biological resources, soil science, botany, ecology, environmental science or related field
8+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations, preparing regulatory permit applications in compliance with the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404 and the California Fish and Game Code, and negotiating/coordinating with resource agencies
Demonstrated abilities to work with regulatory processes and agency staff. Must have an understanding of the federal Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401; Porter Cologne Water Quality Act; CDFW Fish and Game Code 1602; California Endangered Species Act (ESA) 2081; and ESA Sections 7 and 10 processes.
Experience with wetland/aquatic resources delineations and knowledge of California biological habitats, species, and general conservation biology/ecology.
Strong writing skills, effective communication and ability to collaborate with a diversity of staff.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt when priorities change.
Strong analytical, critical, and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to travel long distances to and from job sites (2+ hours from the office) that may require overnight stays
Ability to conduct strenuous field work in inclement weather or on steep terrain
Possession of a valid driver’s license