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The Senior Biologist position will involve working with a team of natural resources scientists, environmental planners, engineers, and others to achieve project goals! GHD’s US West Region Natural Resources and Impact Assessment (NR&IA) Group supports projects throughout central coast region of California. Project work will largely include a variety of remedial construction and restoration projects in California, in addition to opportunities for capital improvement projects in both national and international projects. You will contribute to proposals and business development, leading and building a team of scientists, and mentoring and teaching young professionals.\nOur Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This position is locate in our San Luis Obispo office\nResponsibilities\nLeading client relations, scheduling work, handling scopes of work, and managing budgets\nCommunicate effectively with project team members and key individuals\nProvide technical oversight of report preparation, QA/QC, project coordination, and other management duties\nProposal development including scope and fees\nDevelop project mitigation and supervising strategies and plans\nApply technical understanding of key regulations (federal, state, and local)\nWork with Natural Resources & Impact Assessment team members to secure federal, state, and municipal environmental permits as well as support critical initiatives\nBe a primary point of contact with internal and external clients to provide guidance on natural resource issues and deliver outstanding client service\nDevelop relationships with other strategic clients within the professional community\nGrow the GHD brand as an authority in the natural resources space - this means staying up on the latest technologies, and bringing new ideas to project teams\nFlexibility to support field efforts, which may include long days and travel out of the region to construction sites\nThe ideal candidate would have the following skills:\nSignificant experience authoring NEPA, CEQA, Federal and State ESA documents and biology chapters as well as environmental permits such as 1602s, 404s, 401s, etc.\nExperience interacting with a variety of stakeholders including private entities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies\nAbility to develop a team of personnel effectively, as well as lead complex projects\nMeticulous in the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload\nExperience with project oversight and compliance, including leading biological construction and compliance monitoring efforts\nRegulatory coordination\nWildlife and Botanical Surveys\nExpertise in both wildlife biology and fisheries preferred\nQualifications\nMS in Natural Resources, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Fisheries, or related degree\n12 years of proven experience in the field completing natural resources surveys and assessments (particularly for special status species) and/or similar qualifications that demonstrate a technical competence regarding biological resources in the Bay Area and/or southern California\n10 years of experience in environmental consulting, and 6 years of full cycle project management experience\nPossession of current USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits/MOUs for California wildlife or fisheries species (terrestrial and/or aquatic) preferred\nCertified Wildlife Scientist or similar certification is a bonus\nMust be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)\nAs a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. 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