Senior Biologist (10 years experience required)

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Biologist oversees multiple departments or projects to ensure all work product details and reporting requirement deadlines are met. Delegates and manages staff members and contractors involved in projects.

Note: This position is not remote and does require on-site work at various job sites and in the office but does allow for some work-from-home flexibility after the introductory period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs senior-level biological fieldwork and biological assessments
• Effectively manage and schedule field staff for daily fieldwork
• Review timesheets, time-off requests, and field reports
• Point of contact for all contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and various government agencies
• Meet with new contractors to inform them of various regulations and the biologist's role in protecting species and habitat
• Involved in daily contractor meetings
• Involved in company and government agency conference calls
• Review, monitor and evaluate contractor documentation for adherence to compliance regulations and standards
• Responsible for project management
• Review, edit and write technical reports for wildlife hazard management, restoration, and biological resources
• Oversee compliance reports and documentation reporting to government agencies
• Ensure all reporting is completed to meet agency deadlines
• Supervise, support and mentor junior field staff
• Support data management staff regarding assigned projects
• Recommend and implement changes to procedures when necessitated by new requirements
• Train, monitor and provide technical support at all staff levels
• Assist wetland delineation projects
• Assist and provide technical expertise in proposal efforts
• Maintain biologist skills including survey methods and field identification of species
• Maintain specific certifications and permits
• Maintain well-organized paper and digital files
• Maintain tidy and clean workspaces
• Brief and resolve issues with clients and employees when a resolution is needed
• Communicate effectively with executive staff, project managers and clients

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Delegate various tasks to the appropriate people when needed
• May assist in performance evaluations for biologists and leads
• Coordinate field supplies with office staff
• Perform other related duties and support other departments as required

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or other Science related curriculum

Experience

At least 10 years in biological or environmental science

Knowledge

Must be proficient in database management, report writing, employee management, biology and compliance management.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills required

Abilities

Able to work in busy environment and able to make careful, correct decisions while under stress

Licenses/Certifications

Wildlife biologist certification and species handling permits, preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk at least 5 miles over variable terrain and must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Mental Effort

Strong ability to listen and assess the situation for proper conclusion. Requires effective concentration.

Working Conditions

50% of time is spent in an office environment. 50% is working in the field with staff.

Other

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive all job duties and responsibilities. Althouse and Meade, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as it deems necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

Job Type: Full-time