Senior Biologist - Project Manager

December 8, 2024

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GPA Consulting is a firm that provides quality, personalized, multi-disciplinary services to municipalities, private-sector clients, and state and federal agencies. The company specializes in environmental planning, historic preservation, and biology studies. GPA Consulting is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with its clients and holds various certifications as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and a Women-Owned Business Enterprise, among others. The firm works closely with engineers, architects, developers, attorneys, local governments, and planners to deliver expert advice and comprehensive project support.

NEPA/CEQA Documentation • Section 106/NEPA/CEQA Compliance Reports • Technical Environmental Studies • Historic Resource Studies • Biological Resource Studies

11 - 50 employees

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• Managing complex biological resources-related projects • Leading biological due diligence assessments, construction monitoring, biological constraints studies • Preparing project budgets for biological surveys and reporting • Conducting reconnaissance surveys, rare plant surveys, botanical inventories, and vegetation classification • Leading or conducting surveys for threatened, endangered and sensitive wildlife throughout California • Collecting field data and writing reports for biological assessments • Gathering and researching applicable project information for technical analysis • Working with the accounting department to review invoices and project audits • Leading or conducting quantitative or qualitative restoration site monitoring • Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with mitigation/permit requirements • Coordinating and supervising the preparation of biological documents and technical analysis • Peer reviewing team deliverables and providing feedback • Meeting with internal project managers and external clients to discuss project requirements • Preparing presentations for clients, public, and boards • Conducting regular team meetings to track the progress of work products • Preparing and tracking project scopes, schedules, meeting agendas, minutes, and progress reports

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience as a biologist • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field • Possess a diverse background and understanding of northern or southern California wildlife and plant communities • Advanced knowledge of federal and state legislation, policies, and procedures relating to the natural environment • Working knowledge of ecology and resource conservation, mitigation strategies, and basic engineering concepts and practices • Experience with preparing technical biological documents, including survey reports, impact assessments, permit applications, and mitigation plans • Skilled at communicating with regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the natural environment in California • Experience with conducting and overseeing wetland and other jurisdictional delineations • Experience with CEQA/NEPA and environmental permitting for waterways • Experience with state and federal wildlife protection regulations and guidelines for listed species • Wetland delineation training certificate • Experience with preparation and implementation of mitigation and restoration plans • Experience with avian surveys, including nesting surveys and monitoring • Experience with pre-construction and construction compliance monitoring • Familiar with the principles and techniques of effective project management • Clear, concise, accurate technical writing and analysis • Ability to efficiently conduct archival/electronic research using relevant databases • Excellent interpersonal skills • Highly self-motivated and productive • Detail-oriented and accurate • Commitment to quality on projects of all sizes and scopes • Effectively and cooperatively work both as an individual and in a team setting • Strong organizational and computer skills • Willingness and ability to travel when needed • Willingness and ability to work fluctuating and/or long hours as necessary • Willingness and ability to work outdoors in inclement weather when needed