Mid-Level Biologist San Diego

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 110000

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location(s): San Diego
Practice/Department: Biology
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $90000 - $110000 annually*

Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.

Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations and weve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as the transition to renewable energy infrastructure hardening and repair environmental protection and community resilience.

Learn more about our award-winning culture the benefits and perksof being a Dudekianand the projectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
As an employee-owner you embrace accountability working safely and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians you are curious andsolution-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.

How Youll Make an Impact
Dudek is currently seeking a full-time experienced Biologist to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will help grow Dudeks biological resources practice locally in the San Diego region; manage and implement a wide variety of projects involving sensitive biological resources including botanical surveys wildlife surveys and aquatic resource delineations; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based out of our southern and northern California offices. This position will be a mix of technical writing project management and field-based work out of Southern California with a focus in San Diego.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Lead collection of detailed field data work in remote field locations hike steep slopes over uneven terrain and work full days in all types of weather including but not limited to the following tasks:
- Lead aquatic resource delineations.
- Identify California flora to species and subspecies or variety.
- Lead field surveys for rare threatened and endangered plants and wildlife.
- Lead vegetation surveys invasive plant surveys and habitat assessments.
Manage small-to-mid scale biological resource projects and biological tasks on larger multidisciplinary projects including scheduling budgeting client coordination and quality control.
Prepare and oversee preparation of reports summarizing methodology field survey results and recommendations.

Prepare and oversee preparation of Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports.
Prepare and oversee preparation of documents supporting environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA biological evaluations.
Serve as a mentor to junior to lower mid-level staff and assist in building proficiency of technical skills.
Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks on time and within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in biology ecology botany environmental science or related natural resources field.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in biological resource consulting (or equivalent experience in a regulatory agency setting) with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proven experience managing biological tasks or projects including client communication deliverable oversight and team coordination.
Knowledge and understanding of special-status plant species vegetation communities and sensitive vegetation resources that occur in the San Diego region and broader Southern California.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes regulations and permitting requirements relating to biological resources in particular the federal Clean Water Act state and federal Endangered Species Acts California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and California Fish and Game Code.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to travel for work including overnight stays in hotels.
Must possess a valid drivers license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in biology ecology botany environmental science or related natural resources field.
Demonstrated experience with management of projects involving biological impact analyses special-status species and mitigation planning particularly experienced in the regulatory environment of San Diego County and the City of San Diego.
Knowledge and understanding of field and data analysis techniques used to map and assess wetland and water features potentially jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water Act California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and California Fish and Game Code.
Knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems.
Proficient in wildlife identification and impact evaluation skills throughout California.
Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach.
Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Exercises good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
Familiarity with using a handheld GPS unit (e.g. Garmin or similar) and experience using advanced software and mapping tools such as ESRI FieldMaps Survey123 and Collector.
Possess or actively pursuing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery survey permits and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs) for regionally relevant species including but not limited to coastal California gnatcatcher Quino checkerspot butterfly southwestern willow flycatcher burrowing owl and Crotchs bumblebee.
Possess or actively pursuing a CDFW Plant Voucher Collecting Permit to collect voucher specimens of statelisted rare threatened endangered or candidate plant species.

Compensation:$90000 - $110000 annually*
*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions:
Environment

This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.
This job will require occasional project site visits or surveys based outdoors which can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

Working on a computer sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
Attending meetings both in person and virtually and speaking on the phone with peers clients etc.
Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Conducting biological fieldwork in variable and sometimes rugged terrain often under adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat cold rain).
Walking long distances kneeling stooping or crouching for extended periods of time.
Carrying equipment and field gear weighing up to 30 pounds.
Working in proximity to insects wildlife and potentially hazardous environments (e.g. wetlands uneven ground).
The ability to drive a vehicle long distance to and from remote field sites sometimes requiring early start times or extended days.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees regardless of their background feel valued respected and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes based on merit free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudeks operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring training promotion transfer compensation benefits discipline layoff recall and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudeks commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

Required Experience:

Manager

Location(s): San DiegoPractice/Department: BiologyWork Environment: HybridCompensation: $90000 - $110000 annually*Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and deliverin...

Lead collection of detailed field data work in remote field locations hike steep slopes over uneven terrain and work full days in all types of weather including but not limited to the following tasks:
- Lead aquatic resource delineations.
- Identify California flora to species and subspecies or variety.
- Lead field surveys for rare threatened and endangered plants and wildlife.
- Lead vegetation surveys invasive plant surveys and habitat assessments.
Manage small-to-mid scale biological resource projects and biological tasks on larger multidisciplinary projects including scheduling budgeting client coordination and quality control.
Prepare and oversee preparation of reports summarizing methodology field survey results and recommendations.

Prepare and oversee preparation of Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports.
Prepare and oversee preparation of documents supporting environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA biological evaluations.
Serve as a mentor to junior to lower mid-level staff and assist in building proficiency of technical skills.
Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks on time and within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in biology ecology botany environmental science or related natural resources field.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in biological resource consulting (or equivalent experience in a regulatory agency setting) with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proven experience managing biological tasks or projects including client communication deliverable oversight and team coordination.
Knowledge and understanding of special-status plant species vegetation communities and sensitive vegetation resources that occur in the San Diego region and broader Southern California.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes regulations and permitting requirements relating to biological resources in particular the federal Clean Water Act state and federal Endangered Species Acts California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and California Fish and Game Code.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to travel for work including overnight stays in hotels.
Must possess a valid drivers license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in biology ecology botany environmental science or related natural resources field.
Demonstrated experience with management of projects involving biological impact analyses special-status species and mitigation planning particularly experienced in the regulatory environment of San Diego County and the City of San Diego.
Knowledge and understanding of field and data analysis techniques used to map and assess wetland and water features potentially jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water Act California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and California Fish and Game Code.
Knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems.
Proficient in wildlife identification and impact evaluation skills throughout California.
Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach.
Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Exercises good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
Familiarity with using a handheld GPS unit (e.g. Garmin or similar) and experience using advanced software and mapping tools such as ESRI FieldMaps Survey123 and Collector.
Possess or actively pursuing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery survey permits and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs) for regionally relevant species including but not limited to coastal California gnatcatcher Quino checkerspot butterfly southwestern willow flycatcher burrowing owl and Crotchs bumblebee.
Possess or actively pursuing a CDFW Plant Voucher Collecting Permit to collect voucher specimens of statelisted rare threatened endangered or candidate plant species.

This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.
This job will require occasional project site visits or surveys based outdoors which can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

Working on a computer sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
Attending meetings both in person and virtually and speaking on the phone with peers clients etc.
Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Conducting biological fieldwork in variable and sometimes rugged terrain often under adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat cold rain).
Walking long distances kneeling stooping or crouching for extended periods of time.
Carrying equipment and field gear weighing up to 30 pounds.
Working in proximity to insects wildlife and potentially hazardous environments (e.g. wetlands uneven ground).
The ability to drive a vehicle long distance to and from remote field sites sometimes requiring early start times or extended days.