Senior Biologist
Apply NowCompany: Environmental Science Associates
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Description:
ESA is seeking a skilled senior biologist with 5+ years' experience to join our Biological Resources and Land Management practice in Santa Barbara, CA. We welcome a collaborative team member with a growth mindset able to conduct plant and wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, monitor sensitive biological resources, collect data digitally and analyze results, and deliver quality technical written work products. Candidates must be able to work hybrid from our Santa Barbara ESA office (a minimum of 3 days a week when not in the field) and travel to various project sites, as needed.
Who You Are
You are an experienced biologist who performs natural resource-related evaluations, technical studies, and has at least five years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will specialize in one or more areas, including botany, arboriculture, ecology, wetlands, wildlife, permitting, CEQA/NEPA, habitat restoration, conservation/resource management planning, and similar natural resource-related disciplines. Specialization in botany or arboriculture is preferred, but not required.
You collect, interpret, and analyze field survey data and may serve as a technical/resource specialist. You may serve as Deputy Project Manager or Task Manager on projects. You're self-aware, self-motivated, and respectful and empathetic toward others. You accept responsibility for your actions, constructively give and receive feedback and work collaboratively with a team mentality.
Previous experience with software likeField Maps, Collector, Survey123, and GIS are preferred while experience with Microsoft Suite is required. You hold a bachelor's degree with major course work in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other environmental related interdisciplinary fields. Please note, you may be asked to provide a writing sample as a step in the interview process.
What You Will Do for ESA
As a Senior Biologist, you will apply critical thinking and problem solving to select and apply standard techniques, methods and procedures for a wide range of basic to lower complexity biological studies, may serve as a technical specialist. You will perform biological field studies such as habitat and species surveys, habitat inventories and assessments, wetland and stream delineations, compliance monitoring and habitat restoration. You will possess a basic understanding of regulations, policies, and principles in the topic and location of expertise. You will serve as a contributing author of environmental documents potentially including technical memoranda, biological assessments/evaluations, scientific discipline reports, and/or sections of NEPA and/or CEQA analyses, resource-related permit applications and/or other documents. You will prepare draft documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported.
You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will have strong writing skills, effective oral presentation skills, listening skills, and the ability to present information understandably about basic or moderately complex topics. You take the initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff. You will demonstrate equitable and inclusive ways of working with others: treat others with respect, empathy, and dignity. You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently.
You will perform projects functions such as development and tracking of scope, schedule, and invoices under Project Manager's direction. You will primarily perform work with direction. You will deliver project assignments on time and within budget. You will check work for errors, accuracy, and applicability to project needs.
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground in a variety of environments, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
You will participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects requiring working near heavy equipment. You possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and have experience driving 4WD vehicles on unpaved roads.
What's Special About Our Team
Our Biology Team includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many public agencies and municipalities throughout California. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our state's sensitive natural resources.
We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. To read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed, check out this link: https://esassoc.com/projects/
What's Special About ESA
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.
CA Pay Transparency Clause
$81,042-$121,563 USD
Who We Are
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.
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
Who You Are
You are an experienced biologist who performs natural resource-related evaluations, technical studies, and has at least five years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will specialize in one or more areas, including botany, arboriculture, ecology, wetlands, wildlife, permitting, CEQA/NEPA, habitat restoration, conservation/resource management planning, and similar natural resource-related disciplines. Specialization in botany or arboriculture is preferred, but not required.
You collect, interpret, and analyze field survey data and may serve as a technical/resource specialist. You may serve as Deputy Project Manager or Task Manager on projects. You're self-aware, self-motivated, and respectful and empathetic toward others. You accept responsibility for your actions, constructively give and receive feedback and work collaboratively with a team mentality.
Previous experience with software likeField Maps, Collector, Survey123, and GIS are preferred while experience with Microsoft Suite is required. You hold a bachelor's degree with major course work in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other environmental related interdisciplinary fields. Please note, you may be asked to provide a writing sample as a step in the interview process.
What You Will Do for ESA
As a Senior Biologist, you will apply critical thinking and problem solving to select and apply standard techniques, methods and procedures for a wide range of basic to lower complexity biological studies, may serve as a technical specialist. You will perform biological field studies such as habitat and species surveys, habitat inventories and assessments, wetland and stream delineations, compliance monitoring and habitat restoration. You will possess a basic understanding of regulations, policies, and principles in the topic and location of expertise. You will serve as a contributing author of environmental documents potentially including technical memoranda, biological assessments/evaluations, scientific discipline reports, and/or sections of NEPA and/or CEQA analyses, resource-related permit applications and/or other documents. You will prepare draft documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported.
You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will have strong writing skills, effective oral presentation skills, listening skills, and the ability to present information understandably about basic or moderately complex topics. You take the initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff. You will demonstrate equitable and inclusive ways of working with others: treat others with respect, empathy, and dignity. You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently.
You will perform projects functions such as development and tracking of scope, schedule, and invoices under Project Manager's direction. You will primarily perform work with direction. You will deliver project assignments on time and within budget. You will check work for errors, accuracy, and applicability to project needs.
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground in a variety of environments, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
You will participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects requiring working near heavy equipment. You possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and have experience driving 4WD vehicles on unpaved roads.
What's Special About Our Team
Our Biology Team includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many public agencies and municipalities throughout California. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our state's sensitive natural resources.
We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. To read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed, check out this link: https://esassoc.com/projects/
What's Special About ESA
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.
CA Pay Transparency Clause
$81,042-$121,563 USD
Who We Are
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.
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)