Botanist/ Wetland Specialist
Botanist/ Wetland Specialist
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At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.
Thats why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
Thats the #PowerOfCommittment
Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for
GHD is seeking a skilled and motivated Botanist/Wetland Specialist to join our US West Region Natural Resources and Impact Assessment (NR&IA) Group. This exciting opportunity involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of natural resources biologists scientists environmental planners and engineers. Our group provides environmental and permitting services for a broad range of interesting clients and projects working across multiple geographies.. Our work extends across a diverse range of market sectors including coastal restoration transportation (ports road rail and transit) utilities local development energy and mining.
This position can be located in any of our California offices (Irvine San Diego Long Beach San Luis Obispo Sacramento Santa Rosa Roseville Concord Oakland or San Francisco)
You will perform investigation for the purpose of identifying abating or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect synthesize study report and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air food soil water and other sources.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools methods and formats. Involves working independently.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
- Health Safety and Environment: Follow the organizations health safety and environment (HSE) policies procedures and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
- Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Carry out environmental impact assessments delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
- Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes procedures and precedents.
- Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
- Community of Practice Management: Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
- Environmental Risk Management: Coordinate the process of identifying assessing and mitigating environmental risks.
- Lead botany-related fieldwork including:
- Rare plant surveys
- Restoration and mitigation monitoring
- Habitat characterization and mapping including Sensitive Natural Communities
- Lead wetland delineations following state and federal guidelines.
- Conduct botanical database searches and prepare botanical reports wetland delineation reports and other biological resource sections for CEQA and NEPA documents.
- Bachelors degree in Botany Natural Resources Environmental Sciences Biology or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in botanical and/or wetland-related work as outlined in the responsibilities above.
- Minimum of two years of progressive responsibility and experience leading the completion of wetland and stream delineations in a consulting or similar professional setting with demonstrated expertise in mapping waters of the U.S. waters of the State and CDFW jurisdictional features.
- Knowledge of CEQA and NEPA compliance document preparation.
- Knowledge of CDFW CNDDB and CNPS database tools.
- Familiarity with federal and state regulations such as CEQA CWA ESA and CESA.
Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Salary Range: $94760- $142140 based on experience.
As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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