Associate Biologist
GPA Consulting
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Email:
marieka@gpaconsulting-us.com
Location:
El Segundo, CA
JOB POSTING - Associate Biologist
GENERIC DESCRIPTION:
At GPA Consulting we pride ourselves in providing high-quality professional services to public and private clients throughout California, while maintaining a friendly and flexible workplace environment. GPA is currently seeking an Associate Biologist to join our dynamic team of biologists and environmental planners in Sacramento or El Segundo, California.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have either:
- At least 3 years performing at a level equivalent to that of a Biologist; and
- A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
General Duties:
The chosen candidate will complete a range of biological studies, including research, field surveys and assessments, technical reporting, regulatory permitting and approvals, construction monitoring, restoration, and project management.
SUBJECT AREA KNOWLEDGE:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Knowledge of the flora and fauna of California, including (but not limited to) coastal, desert, valley, and aquatic communities;
- Experience with habitat assessment and identification of avian, mammalian, amphibian, piscine, and reptilian species;
- Experience with plant identification in California and plant survey methods
- Expanded abilities in plant identification, focused rare plant surveys, and focused wildlife surveys desired;
- Experience with wetland and other jurisdictional delineations, including (but not limited to) areas under jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Service;
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to biological resources, including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Executive Order 11990, California Environmental Quality Act, and California Fish and Game Code;
- Experience with federal and state regulatory permitting process for waterways, including (but not limited to) Clean Water Act Section 404 Permits, Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements; and
- Experience with consultation and coordination with federal and state agencies, including (but not limited to) endangered species consultation and coordination during regulatory permitting; and
- Understanding of Geographic Information Systems mapping and analysis in the context of biological resources studies, ability to perform mapping and analysis desired.
TECHNICAL ABILITY:
The ideal candidate will:
- Conduct all work in a responsible and ethical manner;
- Be highly self-motivated and productive;
- Be detail oriented and accurate;
- Work effectively and cooperatively both as an individual and in a team setting;
- Possess strong technical writing and analysis skills; and
- Possess strong organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, ArcGIS).
Job Location:Sacramento, California or El Segundo, California
Type:Part Time/Full Time
Title:Associate Biologist
Compensation:Determined by education and experience
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional writing samples to: marieka@gpaconsulting-us.com