Senior Biologist​/Botanist – Boise; Hybrid

Senior Biologist or Botanist

• Serve as Biology Task Lead on projects involving biological resources, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and conduct biological resource assessments, field surveys, and habitat evaluations for environmental planning and permitting projects
• Prepare and oversee biological technical reports, impact analyses, and environmental documentation, including biological sections of NEPA documents (EAs and EISs) and Endangered Species Act documentation
• Develop biological scopes of work, schedules, and technical approaches for project execution and proposal development
• Lead preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans and associated compliance reporting

• Utilize GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro) to support biological surveys, mapping, spatial analysis, and environmental documentation
• Support data management, spatial analysis, quality control, and technical report preparation
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to support permitting and compliance
• Participate in and oversee field surveys and monitoring activities as project needs require

• Provide technical oversight, quality control, and mentoring for junior staff
• Support overall project quality and technical review of biological analyses and reports
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of disciplinary knowledge and awareness
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns
• Additional duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in biological resources, ecological assessment, and environmental permitting
• Experience in environmental or ecological consulting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving as technical lead or biology task lead on environmental projects
• Experience planning and leading biological field surveys
• Experience with federal and state regulatory processes, including:
  • NEPA
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)
  • Clean Water Act Section 404
  • State-level environmental permitting
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS Pro) including habitat mapping and spatial analysis
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions

• Ability to conduct field work in outdoor environments, including walking on uneven terrain
• Ability to carry field equipment and work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods when preparing reports and analyses
• Combination of office, remote, and field-based work
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and regulatory specialists
• Occasional travel for field surveys, project meetings, and client coordination

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth

Pay commensurate with experience

Pay Range: $90,000–$115,000 annually

Pay Range – There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

Tetra Tech is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.