Assistant Project Biologist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Assistant Project Biologist with experience in natural resource management and biological studies for our Pensacola, Florida office.  We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, strong writing skills. Responsibilities may include writing technical reports, participating in field surveys, natural resource planning, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team. It is anticipated that low to moderate travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 25-50% of your time.

This is a permanent, hourly, full-time, regular position, reporting to one of SWCA’s Project Managers out of our Pensacola, FL office. The position is available for well-qualified distributed candidates located in the southeastern United States.

What you will accomplish

• Develop project management and technical lead skills on a variety of biological resource projects.
• Conduct a variety of natural resources studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, environmental assessments, and biological reports and evaluations documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications related to CWA, ESA, NEPA, state & local regulations, and other resource planning/permitting relevant in the Southeastern United States.
• Prepare reports and permit documents as the primary author and conduct quality assurance/quality control for a variety of oil and gas and renewable energy projects.
• Take initiative and resolve issues in an independent manner.
• Work closely with SWCA’s other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in biological surveys and natural resource management, in either the public or private sector.
• Experience working with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, agency staff.
• Proficiency in writing natural resources technical reports.

Preferred

• Experience in natural resource surveys.
• Experience with flora & fauna in the Southeastern United States.
• Demonstrated technical acumen specific to oil & gas and solar project preconstruction and postconstruction surveys.
• Experienced in storm water inspections in Southeastern United States.
• Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective manner.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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Employees in this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA’s annual bonus program, which provides awards based on individual and organizational performance. To review additional benefits associated with this position,

click here: https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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