Environmental Science Associates

Environmental Science Associates

Senior Biologist and Project Manager

Portland, Oregon, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$101k-$137kDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationCollaborationMentoringWritingRenewable Energy

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About the role

  • Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm.
  • ESA seeks a highly motivated Senior Biologist and Project Manager to join our Northwest Biological Resources and Land Management team.
  • This is a full-time position and will consider candidates working between 32 and 40 hours per week (salary will be prorated accordingly).

Responsibilities

  • You have served as the primary author on a variety of environmental documents such as Wetland and Stream Reports and Biological Assessments for Endangered Species Act consultations.
  • You are known for preparing documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported.
  • You are able to build and maintain client relationships across several markets and geographies.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment and are able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently.
  • You have designed and led field survey efforts and data collection for environmental projects and possess the ability to work with multiple teams and complex schedules.
  • You will lead and support business and client development efforts including preparing proposals, identifying opportunities, developing capture strategies, and engaging with proposal/interview teams.
  • You will provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.
  • You will serve as field lead or crew member performing field surveys and will be the primary author of environmental documents.

Requirements

  • Experience throughout Washington, Oregon, and other Northwest states is required.
  • You have experience managing projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction.
  • You have experience managing large, complex projects and meeting milestones within schedule and budget expectations, as well as competency in providing quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) oversight.
  • You have strong interest in business development and have experience acquiring work through your existing network.
  • You have excellent writing and communication skills.
  • You have experience in delivering environmental studies and permits for large linear projects, the transportation sector (roadways, bridges), aviation and airports, and renewable energy projects.
  • You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack
  • Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
  • You hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree in biology or a related environmental or ecological field.

Nice to have

  • You have demonstrated experience with state and federal agencies such as the USFWS, NMFS, WDFW, ODFW, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Forest Service.
  • Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration is a plus.

Compensation

  • This is a full-time position and will consider candidates working between 32 and 40 hours per week (salary will be prorated accordingly).

Company info

  • We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
  • Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
  • In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
  • Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies
  • If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part o
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