Mid-Senior Biologist
Position Overview
A Biologist III leads complex biological assessments, oversees regulatory compliance efforts, and provides technical expertise in natural resource management. This position focuses on project leadership, community coordination, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring environmental sustainability in projects.
Duties And Responsibilities
Project Leadership - Serves as a lead biologist on large-scale environmental projects, overseeing biological assessments and ecological impact studies.
Field Studies and Data Analysis - Designs and conducts biological field surveys, habitat assessments, and natural resource monitoring to evaluate project site conditions. Includes surveys for flora and fauna, mapping of suitable habitat for listed species, tree inventory, and invasive weed management plans.
Regulatory Compliance and Permitting - Ensures projects adhere to environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state/local regulations.
Technical Reporting - Develops and reviews technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and mitigation plans to support project approvals and permitting.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Works closely with engineers, architects, environmental planners, and regulatory agencies to integrate biological considerations into project designs and development plans.
Engagement - Communicates findings and recommendations to clients, government agencies, and the public. Experience with public meetings and regulatory consultations with state and federal natural resource agencies.
Mentorship and Supervision - Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior biologists, ensuring high-quality environmental assessments and fieldwork.
Business Development Support - Assists with proposals, client outreach, and identifying new opportunities for environmental services within the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 6+ years’ experience in biological fieldwork, environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership in the AEC industry or a related field.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Ecologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist) a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects, mentor staff, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge of southeast flora and fauna.
Masters Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Compensation
$68,000-$110,000 annually*
Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working Conditions
This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements
Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and finish lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).