Ecological Restoration Technical Advisor Environmental Planning & Regulatory (On-Call)

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• While working in a multi-discipline team you will be collaborating with botanists wildlife biologists soil scientists geomorphologists landscape architects hydrologists restoration engineers and planners.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support projects including permit packages environmental planning documents feasibility assessments survey planning biological monitoring restoration planning general reporting visual presentations and overall project management.
• You will have a passion for natural resources the capacity to learn the desire to challenge yourself by developing new approaches and strategies and communicate with team members and clients (verbal and writing)
• Lead and manage complex environmental planning and regulatory compliance projects involving CEQA land use habitat conservation and infrastructure planning.
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental review permitting pathways biological mitigation and environmental risk management.
• Support habitat conservation planning (HCP/MSCP) and mitigation program development and implementation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies including CDFW USFWS RWQCB USACE and local jurisdictions.
• Develop and review environmental documentation regulatory strategies and technical reports.
• Mentor staff and support multidisciplinary team collaboration.

• Bachelors degree in Biology Ecology Environmental Science or related field.
• 15 years of experience in environmental planning regulatory compliance habitat conservation restoration or related fields.
• Extensive experience with CEQA and environmental permitting compliance and environmental review processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and permitting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience preparing complex planning and technical documents
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational communication and analytical skills as well as ability to multitask.

EOE - women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to SWCA Environmental Consultants we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds including those with diverse experiences and veterans to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity innovation and overall organizational success