Associate or Senior Wildlife Biologist and Regulatory Specialist

Organization
Dokken Engineering
Job Description
  • Progress projects through the environmental process
  • Prepare environmental technical reports including, but not limited to, Biological Reports, Biological Assessments, Water Quality Assessments, and CEQA and NEPA environmental documents. Prepare Caltrans formatted NEPA technical studies.
  • Prepare regulatory permit applications and secure environmental permits
  • Conduct biology field surveys: habitat mapping, wetland delineations, nesting bird surveys, special-status species assessments, restoration monitoring, and more
  • Develop and implement mitigation and monitoring reporting programs
  • Prepare project exhibits on ArcGIS Pro
  • Visit construction projects to oversee compliance with environmental commitments
  • Assist with habitat restoration plans
  • Prepare pieces of proposals for new projects
  • Collaborate with clients, regulatory authorities, environmental and engineering team members, and subconsultants

Critical Traits & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Driven and takes initiative
  • Problem solver and strong critical thinking skills
  • Curious with a desire to continuously learn
  • Good attention to detail
  • Effective technical writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of BA or BS in environmental studies/science, biology, or related field
  • Associate position: 5-15 years of relevant experience, preferably in California
  • Senior position: 10-20 years of relevant experience, preferably in California\
  • Applicants must have substantial experience with:
  • Federal and California environmental laws (i.e., CEQA and NEPA, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, CA Fish and Game Code, etc.)
  • Preparing complex biological documentation
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife and/or CA Department of Fish and Wildlife species consultations
  • Preparing and securing regulatory permits for water resources
  • CA driver’s license
FT/PT
Full Time