Fisheries/Aquatic Biologist
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Capabilities and Credentials
Education and Experience
Capabilities and Credentials
- 5 - 8 years of experience as a primary technical contributor to and/or lead of aquatic/fisheries/hydrology/water quality CEQA/NEPA document sections for water resources and infrastructure projects
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, , impact analysis experience, and report writing demonstrated capabilities
Knowledge of:
- Northern California watersheds and the California Bay-Delta.
- Anadromous fish species.
- Water temperature and water quality.
- NEPA, CEQA, and federal and local and state permit processes.
- Ability to interpret and implement biological monitoring plans and data.
- Experience/ability to lead mid-level and junior aquatic biologists.
- Are self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills that can manage multi-disciplinary teams comprised of internal staff and subcontractors.
- Experience with proposal writing and business development.
- Willing and able to travel to project meetings and field site visits.
- Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
- High function in detail-orientation skills.
- Positive and energetic attitude.
Education and Experience
- Master's Degree or PhD in fish biology, aquatic ecology, water resources, or environmental sciences/management/engineering or related science.
- A minimum of 5 years as a primary technical contributor to and/or lead of aquatic/fisheries/hydrology/water quality CEQA/NEPA document sections.
- Experience in the support of delivering high quality work products.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Majority of time spent using computer/laptop at workstation and related office equipment.
- Field (Outdoor Environment) - 25% or less - activities are performed in a variety of outdoor work environments that may change regularly based on project requirements. Work environments may include exposure to varying terrain, heights, bodies of water, environmental (i.e., animals/plants) or biological contact. Work in an environment where the
- noise and temperature levels may vary. May requiring hiking moderate distances to field sites. Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.