Biologist​/Field Lead. Austin LilyLifestyle

Biologist / Field Lead – Remote – Texas

Preferred locations:
Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio. Remote Texas location available.

• Lead field teams, conduct surveys, author and review reports, mentor junior staff.
• Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to meet Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other federal and state compliance challenges.
• Lead and/or support teams in field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments.
• Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans.
• Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes.
• Learn and hone technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other biologists and project managers.
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for long‑time clients.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior‑level staff while receiving the same from senior experts to grow your own career.

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely‑related environmental field services.
• Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception.
• Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons).
• Valid driver's license is required and ability to pass MVR check.

• Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff.
• Experience mobilizing and leading field efforts and conducting studies for renewable energy, transportation, water, and/or infrastructure clients.
• Experience using GPS technologies.
• Strong technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to prepare permits.
• The local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, local candidates are preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) is a plus.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff.

• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work‑life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role.
• Support career development to sharpen business and project management skills, hone expertise, and accelerate growth.
• Invest in generosity programs such as health coverage, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable donation matching.
• Strong growth opportunities into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success.
• Opportunity to work with integrity on projects that matter and make a difference in the communities in which we live.

$67,355.00 – $

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