Senior Environmental Biologist​/Project Manager - Wetland Delineator

Overview

Location(s):
Southern California
Practice/Department:
Biological
Work Environment:
Hybrid
Compensation: $,000/annually*

Who You Are

As an employee-owner
, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented
, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation
.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Dudek is currently seeking a full-time senior-level Biologist to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will help grow Dudek’s biological resources practice; with a focus on aquatic resource delineations and permitting; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based throughout our California offices. This position will necessitate both in-office and field-based work and can be located out of any of our California offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead aquatic resource delineations;
• Plan and lead collection of detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather
• Prepare and oversee preparation of reports summarizing methodology, field survey results and recommendations;
• Prepare and oversee preparation of Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports;
• Prepare and oversee preparation of documents supporting environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA aquatic resources evaluations;
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for aquatic resources delineation work;
• Manage technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and efficient delivery;
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency in the field and with report writing;
• Mentor and train junior staff in collaboration with other senior staff;
• Participate in the development of guides and training materials;
• Represent Dudek and clients in agency meetings and public hearings as a subject matter expert for aquatic resource delineations and permitting;
• Track and keep abreast of regulatory and delineation protocol changes to ensure compliance with the latest requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field;
• A minimum of 12 years’of experience preparing and focusingsolely on aquatic delineationsand identifying wetland mapping boundaries using the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Expert-level knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and permitting requirements relating to the Federal Clean Water Act, California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and California Fish and Game Code;
• Expert-level knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems; including disturbed and difficult sites in diverse environments (deserts, coasts, mountains, etc.)
• Knowledge and applied experience with soil science;
• Demonstrated experience with management of projects involving complex biological/aquatic resource impact analyses and mitigation planning;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Expert-level experience with
  
  GPS technologies (e.g, ESRI Field Maps) for mapping aquatic resources;
• Willingness to travel throughout California for work, including over-night stays in hotels;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field;
• Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment;
• Regarded as an expert in the field and sought out as an instructor and presenter by outside parties;
• Understanding of delineation process for two-parameter wetlands per California Coastal Commission;
• Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach;
• Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail;
• Exercises good judgment and demonstrates sound decision-making skills.

Compensation: $,000/annually*

* Final agreed-upon compensation will be…