Provide biology resource support by collaborating with Regional Managers, Regional Supervisors, and Project Managers across the Eocene Environmental Division
Foster open communication with biologists and other service line teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
Cultivate new and expand existing client relationships to benefit biology projects and other service lines
Oversee and support biology projects as a Project Manager and/or technical expert
Establish and implement QA/QC goals for all aspects of biology projects
Address client issues promptly and provide effective resolutions; escalate complex issues to senior leadership when needed
Represent the Eocene Environmental Division at industry events and deliver presentations to enhance visibility
Coach, mentor, and develop biology staff, including overseeing technical onboarding and supporting career development planning
Support recruiting, staffing, retention, and engagement initiatives for biology professionals
Establish and achieve annual business strategic priorities and quarterly personal goals
Present to Wright Executive Leadership and management teams; collaborate on operating policies and procedures
Support and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
Position requires 25–50% travel
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or related field or closely related area of specialization
Minimum 15 years relevant experience
Minimum 4 years leading and supervising staff
Minimum 1 year performing consulting/project-based work
Certified wildlife ecologist or certified ecologist
Strong knowledge of NEPA biological review processes, including Section 7 and 10 consultations
Knowledge of MBTA permits, SPUT permits, and scientific collecting permits
Skilled in senior-level review of biological documents, permits, and NEPA components such as BA/BE, EIS, and EA
Expert in environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act
Proven experience in business development and securing high-value contracts
Proficient in interpreting contracts, MSAs, and scopes of work
Demonstrated ability to mentor large remote teams and conduct performance reviews
Deep understanding of California’s biological resources, with expertise in wildlife and/or wetland ecology
Ability to travel 25–50% and be located within the contiguous United States
Preferred: 20 years of biology experience; CEQA experience; experience with federal, state, and local governments; utilities/telecom clients; USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) permit or state scientific collecting permits; participation in industry organizations
Benefits
This position is open to remote work; candidates must be located within the contiguous United States.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
biological review processesNEPASection 7 consultationsSection 10 consultationsMBTA permitsSPUT permitsscientific collecting permitsenvironmental regulationsClean Water ActEndangered Species Act