Mid - Senior Wildlife Biologist, Project Manager

Dudek

Biologist managing projects in the biological resources team for Dudek. Involves field surveys, data collection, and team collaboration in Southern California.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRiverside • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing biological resource projects, including client communication and deliverable oversight, while possessing in-depth knowledge of California's special-status plant species and relevant environmental regulations. Proven ability to lead field surveys and mentor junior staff in a collaborative team environment.

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Biological Resource ConsultingProject ManagementField Survey LeadershipKnowledge of Environmental RegulationsClient Coordination

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Hard Skills

Aquatic Resource DelineationVegetation SurveyInvasive Plant SurveyHabitat AssessmentFlora IdentificationBiological Task ManagementReport PreparationField Data CollectionSpecial-Status Species KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Handheld GPS UnitESRI FieldMapsSurvey123Collector

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BiologyValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

California FloraEndangered Species ActClean Water ActCalifornia Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control ActCalifornia Fish and Game CodeSouthern California Vegetation Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead collection of detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather, including but not limited to the following tasks: Lead aquatic resource delineations.
Identify California flora to species and subspecies or variety.
Lead field surveys for rare, threatened, and endangered plants and wildlife.
Lead vegetation surveys, invasive plant surveys, and habitat assessments.
Manage small-to-mid scale biological resource projects and biological tasks on larger multidisciplinary projects, including scheduling, budgeting, client coordination, and quality control.
Prepare and oversee preparation of reports summarizing methodology, field survey results and recommendations.
Serve as a mentor to junior to lower mid-level staff and assist in building proficiency of technical skills.
Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks on time and within budget.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in biological resource consulting (or equivalent experience in a regulatory agency setting) with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proven experience managing biological tasks or projects, including client communication, deliverable oversight, and team coordination.
Knowledge and understanding of special-status plant species, vegetation communities, and sensitive vegetation resources that occur in the Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura County regions and broader Southern California.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and permitting requirements relating to biological resources, in particular, the federal Clean Water Act, state and federal Endangered Species Acts, California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and California Fish and Game Code.
Familiarity with using a handheld GPS unit (e.g., EOS Arrow or similar) and experience using advanced software and mapping tools such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, and Collector.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to travel for work, including overnight stays in hotels.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

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