Temporary, Limited-Term Senior Biologist

Senior Biologist (Limited-Term)

CVWD's Environmental Services Department seeks a skilled, adaptable professional for a limited-term, full-time position with benefits, to lead ecological restoration and mitigation projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect natural resources. Key responsibilities include fieldwork, data analysis, monitoring program development, technical reporting, consultant oversight, agency coordination, and guidance on habitat restoration, conservation, and biological impacts.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and time management skills, comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting, knowledge and experience in ecological restoration efforts, and a professional, collaborative approach to serving internal and external customers. This grant-funded, limited-term appointment is expected to last up to five (5) years. Incumbents are classified as temporary employees.

Under general direction, leads in the development of ecological restoration mitigation monitoring and reporting activities. Performs ecological investigations, research, monitoring, surveys, technical writing, planning and reporting to meet regulatory compliance objectives; protects, restores, enhances, and manages the District's wetlands, flora, fisheries, and wildlife resources; provides guidance to assess, prevent, mitigate, and manage biological impacts resulting from District projects, programs, and activities;

engages outside agencies and partnerships in a collaborative effort to streamline the delivery of restoration projects at the Salton Sea; and performs related work as required.

Examples of typical job functions include overseeing and managing the development, implementation and reporting of Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Programs (MMRP) and Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP); assisting with the identification, implementation, and evaluation of biological Best Management Practices (BMP); managing and coordinating district mitigation sites including site maintenance, monitoring, and ensuring easements, partners, and tenants are in accordance with their terms and conditions;

identifying issues, conducting assessments, reviewing plans and specifications for sensitive species, habitat information, biological impacts, and mitigation projects; advising management on natural resource permits and associated processes; engaging and coordinating directly with outside agencies and partners in collaborative efforts to streamline delivery of Coachella Valley and Salton Sea restoration projects; overseeing, inspecting, and negotiating the work of biological consultants and service providers;

managing technical services contracts and task orders; participating in the creation, monitoring, and maintenance of operating procedures, work instructions, forms, processes, standard methods, and protocol; designing, implementing, analyzing, and reporting on ecological monitoring activities; preparing a variety of technical and administrative reports; troubleshooting, resolving or mitigating project delays and ineffective processes; remaining current in subject matter requirements, including trends, innovations, and best practices;

assisting management with various administrative responsibilities and projects, such as budgeting, goals, procedures, and quality assurance standards for projects with biological drivers; analyzing proposed and current legislation and governmental policies, rules, and regulations; and performing other duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, ecology, botany, wildlife, zoology or related discipline in a life sciences field, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of environmental experience, including working with wildlife and navigating environmental regulations. Licenses and

Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout…