Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Botanist/Biologist to assist with biological surveys and environmental compliance documentation for projects in Monterey and the Central Coast region. The ideal candidate is located in the Monterey, Fresno, Oakland, or San Jose regions.Experience with vegetation classification, mapping, and plant taxa identification in a variety of California ecosystems is required.
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct rare plant surveys for a variety of projects and in various habitats
- Perform biological resources assessments for plant and wildlife species and describe general vegetation types and habitat conditions
- Map vegetation communities and rare plant populations
- Prepare botanical survey reports necessary to complete biological documentation for specific projects
- Conduct restoration site monitoring
- Work with biology managers to obtain, summarize and analyze biological data for inclusion in biology documents such as biological evaluations, biological assessments, and natural environment studies
- Track and manage environmental compliance and regulatory requirements during project construction phases
- Organize, execute, and manage small and medium sized projects and major tasks of larger projects in a progressively unsupervised manner
- Provide technical direction to staff and subcontractors regarding assignments, scopes, schedules, budgets and deliverables in compliance with contract requirements
- Contribute to other biological technical reports
- Liaison between Rincon, our clients and their contractors, and relevant agencies to evaluate project impacts and develop mitigation strategies for rare plants, vegetation communities, and sensitive habitats
- Coordinate with project design teams to review, comment on, and/or approve contractor submittals and Request for Information documents
- Occasional travel to distant areas, including overnight stays
This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:- Minimum B.A. or B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Natural Resources, or another related field (candidates with the equivalent in knowledge and experience may also be considered)
- Minimum 4 years of experiencesuccessfully conducting biological/botanical surveys in California
- Experience conducting surveys for species status plants, identifying plants of California, and identifying and mapping vegetation communities, habitats, and land cover types
- Proficient in the use of dichotomous keys
- Map reading, field survey, data collection, and mapping techniques
- Familiarity with compliance monitoring during project implementation
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in the fieldor part of a team
- Experience writing technical biological reports
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and strong time management skills
- Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations specific to sensitive biological resources
- Ability to perform extensive fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions, often independently
Desired:- Experience with impact analysis and mitigation measure development
- Wetland delineation experience
- Regulatory permitting and restoration planning experience
- Ability to review and interpret project design plans
- Experience with proposal writing and development of cost and schedule estimates
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group.We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full-time position is$74,000-$112,000, plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.
Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.
Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here!
Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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