Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?
You have greatly enjoyed field biology work, and yet, also relish collaboration with other natural resources professionals and agency staff to solve challenging resource problems. Recently, you’ve been wanting to apply your senior-level skills to lead more projects, mentor other biologists, and provide key input in those problem-solving collaborations. You are team-oriented and highly motivated to guide a project through the regulatory compliance process, meet client objectives, and protect sensitive biological resources. Analytical thinking and writing quality are core skills. You believe strongly in the value of well-conceived, concise, and clearly written analysis, so that planners, regulators, and public agency officials have technically accurate, objective, and reliable information to support their decisions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ascent is seeking a Senior Biologist to join our San Diego office as part of the Natural Resources team. In a typical week in this position, you might :
- Develop strategies and lead surveys for biological resources to document existing conditions and to identify sensitive habitats or habitats for rare, threatened, or endangered species on a project site.
- Guide a staff biologist in preparation of a biological resource section for a CEQA document, evaluate potential environmental impacts and develop mitigation measures, and provide quality assurance reviews.
- Actively participate in a project initiation meeting with other environmental professionals for a complex, natural resources planning project that also affects multiple environmental resource areas.
- Create and implement a regulatory compliance strategy for biological resources that could be affected by a project, including CWA permitting, FGC Section 1602 Notification, ESA consultation, and CESA permitting.
- Help prepare a scope of work and price estimate for new work to prepare a habitat management plan that includes ecological restoration design and monitoring.
- Manage your own work and that of your team to stay within an agreed time frame and budget to identify biological constraints to a project and to provide nimble, responsive service to your client.
- Join the survey team you direct at a project site just to keep getting out in the field now and then.
- Speak at a conference about the latest analytical approaches, project issues, or regulatory amendments.
- Present an in-house training session about a current natural resource management topic or regulatory change.
Requirements
We are looking for a senior biologist to be a key member of Ascent’s Natural Resources practice; the location would be in our growing San Diego office. The candidate must possess excellent writing skills are important, have a BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and have a minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant experience. Required is extensive knowledge of California habitats and wildlife species and strong interpersonal skills.
Diversity Statement
Ascent is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout all facets of the organization. We value and will strive to
ascend by welcoming and uplifting all voices, ideas, achievements, and contributions, including those from marginalized communities and identities. We believe that recognizing and embracing our differences makes us a stronger organization. We commit to proactively nurturing environments of mutual support, respect, and caring for all through our words and actions. Join us on our journey.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Ascent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions
Salary Description
$100,000 to $144,500
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