Assistant Project Biologist

About the opportunity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Biologist with experience in natural resource management and biological studies for our Salt Lake City, UT 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, business acumen and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include managing projects, 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.

This is an hourly, half-time (with benefits), non-exempt position, reporting to the office’s Natural Resources Team Lead. Hybrid work environments are available.

What you will accomplish

• Work closely with SWCA project managers and clients to successfully design and oversee projects to completion.
• Help implement project requirements related to National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other natural resource planning/permitting disciplines.
• Write and review environmental documents prepared by yourself and other SWCA environmental specialists.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex federal, state and local regulatory issues.
• Help prepare budgets and proposals, conduct business development and client outreach ensuring that project quality, scheduling, and budget objectives are met.
• Take the initiative, resolve problems, and identify improved procedures to assure client needs are met.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
• Minimum 3 years of related environmental consulting experience
• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to take a logical approach to tasks.
• Robust organizational, analytical, and document management skills with the ability to work on more than one project at a time, often meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred:

• Prior planning, budgeting, scheduling experience
• Ability to grow into increased management and leadership responsibilities
• Understanding and work experience with a major Federal Government Agency that works on natural resources issues

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Salt Lake City-based position can expect a salary of $26.25/hour to $34,25/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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

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