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Environmental Scientist/Biologist
$84,000 - $113,000/Yr
Dewberry Engineers - Fresno, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Fresno, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
Dewberry is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Biologist to join their team in California. The role involves conducting field surveys, preparing technical reports, and interacting with clients, with a focus on California's flora and fauna, particularly regarding threatened and endangered species. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and requires a strong background in environmental science and regulatory permitting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or oversee field surveys such as focused species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and habitat assessments
- Conduct and/or oversee construction monitoring efforts, including worker training
- Prepare technical reports such as biological resources evaluations, aquatic resources delineations, mitigation plans, and annual monitoring reports
- Prepare biological resources sections of CEQA and NEPA documents
- Prepare regulatory permit application packages
- Prepare Biological Assessments and Incidental Take Permit applications for threatened/endangered species permitting
- Assist with mentoring and training of junior staff
- Interact with clients
Requirements
- BS or BA in Biology, Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience, transportation emphasis a bonus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with critical timelines
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Teams, Excel, Projects), Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS Pro
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with threatened/endangered species and regulatory permitting
- Experience working with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps
- Experience with transportation (Caltrans) and water infrastructure projects
- Experience with staff development, proposal preparation, and project management
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
