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Senior Consultant Aquatic Biologist

Employer
Cardno
Location
Sacramento County, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 17, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Fisheries
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Cardno is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist in our Sacramento CA office. Our project needs, senior technical fisheries biologist to lead hydro relicensing/compliance studies, BD for other projects, and provide QA/QC on other fisheries/aquatics related work

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead various aquatic projects and field programs, including fish surveys (also other aquatic species), instream flow/hydrology, water temperature, and general water quality
  • Technical data analyses and report writing
  • Modeling Interpretation (habitat and temperature)
  • Presentations with clients and stakeholders
  • Supervise and mentor aquatic staff
  • Business development


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors with extensive experience, MS, or PhD in fish biology, aquatic ecology, or environmental sciences/engineering or related science
  • 12 or more years of relevant experience
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Experience/ability to lead field studies (e.g., fisheries, water quality, hydraulics/hydrology)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Technical data analysis and report writing
  • Proven presentations experience
  • General knowledge of Northern California watersheds and the California Bay-Delta
  • General knowledge of anadromous fish species/ water resources/ water quality
  • Experience with proposal writing and business development
  • Willing and able to travel to field sites and project meetings
  • Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative
  • Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented
  • Positive and energetic attitude

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