Senior Environmental Scientist​/Ecologist

Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Scientist/Ecologist to join our Henderson/ Las Vegas, NV office.

• Conduct/participate in natural resource field investigations, including but not limited to waters of the US; potential habitat for threatened and endangered species; vegetative community; presence/absence surveys, specimen collection and handling; construction monitoring; and stormwater and erosion control monitoring and compliance.
• Prepares technical report of findings; supports preparation of permits and NEPA documents and provides peer reviews of reports prepared by others.
• Is an Authorized Biologist for Mojave Desert Tortoise.
• Serves and as in-field team leader for junior staff and technicians and/or coordinates with other Authorized Biologists.
• Responsible for planning field work and coordinating with various parties as to when and where field work will occur.
• Serves as an in-field team leader for health and safety requirements, including the preparation of safety documents and adherence to company safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintains field notes and other collected data in an organized and useful fashion to meet and safeguard project objectives.
• Effectively communicate the results of studies performed to project management staff.
• Support proposal scope, technical approaches, and fee estimates.
• Serves as an in-field point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and various other parties.
• May assist in the management of projects.
• Occasional work in afternoons/weekends as project monitoring requires. Not typically on a regular basis.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• B.S./B.A. or M.S. in a field of Natural Resources such as Wildlife Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology. This level may be achieved by Scientists with minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience since Bachelor’s degree or 5 to 8 years’ experience with Master’s degree; typical incumbent has a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills desired.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in identification of waters of the United States (including wetlands);
  Section 404/401 permitting including Nationwide Permits, related Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits, and possibly Individual Permits.
• Ability to obtain authorization from the USFWS
• The ideal candidate will be familiar with regional flora and fauna.
• Experience with Mojave Desert tortoise surveys as an Authorized Biologist is preferred.
• Experience with BLM plant surveys and other rare plant surveys in California and Nevada preferred.
• Impact analysis including NEPA and related documentation.
• Stormwater and erosion compliance experience.
• Wetland and stream condition assessment. Wetland and stream mitigation.
• Basic stream hydrologic principles.
• GIS skills and GPS equipment familiarity.
• The successful applicant must have a general understanding of one or more of the following industries: infrastructure, transportation, state and local governments, or water quality.
• Prior experience with the Las Angeles and Sacramento District of the USACE and NDOT projects preferred.
• Experience with the Walla Walla and Portland/Seattle Districts of the USACE helpful.
• Prior absence and presence survey experience as well as USFWS scientific permits or ability to obtain permits also preferred.
• Routine travel is to be expected.
• Must be confident working in harsh and inhospitable outdoor climates in the Western and Southwestern US during all times of the year.
• Must maintain a keen awareness of safety protocols in the field and in the office.
• Position may require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver’s license…