Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist

About the role

At Logan Simpson, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skillset while bringing new tools and ideas to the table. We are a multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1990 with 150+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. Our mission is to guide responsible change by protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a regular full- or part-time Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our downtown Tempe office.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead technical biologist and avian surveys on complex projects.
• Conducts field surveys for threatened, endangered, sensitive species, plant, and wildlife species.
• Prepare biological documents, including but not limited to survey reports, Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations.
• Serves as project manager.
• Implements business development and marketing strategies.
• Prepares proposals and complex reports.
• Manages project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or closely-related field.
• 5-10+ years of relevant consulting or agency experience.
• Proven experience and technical expertise working in environmental compliance related to environmental resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, especially the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.
• Capability and willingness to travel to project areas throughout Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.
• Strong orienteering and data collection skills (such as map, GPS, and compass).
• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in extreme temperatures on steep, rocky, and/or uneven terrain.
• Possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Able to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local and regional biological and wildlife habitat planning regulations.
• Proficient with identifying raptors, birds and other wildlife species.
• Interest in cross training or experience with different disciplines, such as environmental planning, travel management, GIS, or compliance with the Clean Water Act.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Between $65,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience and education.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Paid Family Leave, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
• Perks: Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 day schedules.