Staff Biologist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Biologist with experience in natural and biological resource surveys and assessments for our Pensacola, FL 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 leading and participating in field surveys, writing technical reports, natural resource planning, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.  It is anticipated that moderate travel will be required for the position, with field work reaching 50% or more of your time.

This is a permanent, hourly, full-time, regular position, reporting to our Pensacola, FL office.  Preferred candidates would be located in either in Pensacola, Florida or distributed in Georgia, Alabama, or South Carolina.

What you will accomplish

• Become a wetland delineation team lead, and conduct wetland delineations throughout the southeastern U.S.
• Ability to perform and lead avian surveys
• Conduct a variety of natural resources surveys and studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, environmental assessments, and biological reports and evaluations documentation.
• Develop technical lead skills on a variety of natural resource projects.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications related to CWA, ESA, NEPA, state & local regulations, and other resource planning/permitting relevant in Florida and southeastern U.S.
• 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 2 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 conducting and/or leading avian surveys including nest surveys, avian use surveys, bird banding, etc.
• Experience in leading natural resource surveys, including conducting wetland delineations within USACE and FDEP protocols.
• Experience with flora & fauna in the southeastern U.S.
• Experience in conducting wildlife surveys
• Demonstrated technical acumen specific to oil & gas and solar project preconstruction and postconstruction surveys.
• 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.

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 Pensacola, FL_-based_ position can expect an hourly pay rate of $23.00–$30.00/h__our. 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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