Terrestrial Biologist-Danville, CA
Surf 2 Snow Environmental Resource Management (S2S ERM) has an immediate opening for a Terrestrial Biologist to support a variety of environmental project needs.
Company Summary:
S2S ERM is a family owned and operated Environmental Consulting firm with expertise in environmental planning, permitting, project compliance monitoring, and storm water support. S2S ERM provides a variety of environmental support services associated with linear and watershed utility projects with a focus on partnering with our clients to find more resource-efficient and environmentally responsible ways to meet the project needs.
Our work requires close integration between our team and multiple members of various project teams which may include engineers, construction managers, utility land planners, biologist, and environmental regulatory agencies. This position is located in Danville, CA, but may support projects throughout California.
Position Summary
This is a Terrestrial Biologist II position that works under the general direction of more senior biologists and/or project managers. The Terrestrial Biologist II is responsible for small-to-moderate size projects consistent with technical background. The Terrestrial Biologist II participates on interdisciplinary teams utilizing intermediate-level knowledge of principles related to job responsibilities, client’s goals and objectives, and business processes. The position is expected to use independent judgment; enhanced verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. The Terrestrial Biologist II possesses an intermediate-level knowledge and understanding of local standards, ordinances, state, and federal laws that pertain to technical job responsibilities and can demonstrate successful management of multiple small to moderate sized projects.
In this role, people and other resources are managed indirectly as part of a project team. The Terrestrial Biologist II is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned projects, and may spend a portion of time participating in or directing technical work in the field. The position requires a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work on behalf of S2S ERM’s clients.
Assignments typically require standard solutions, but may include an increased level of innovation on a periodic basis. Under limited general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives. Progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy and upon completion.
Responsibilities:
Some direction and supervision is required. The need for supervision is expected to decrease with increased time in-grade. Job duties will include but are not limited to:
Safety
Performs all work in accordance with S2S ERM safety goals and practices
Completes all required safety training
Promotes safety awareness
Conducts work in accordance with all safety procedures
Project Planning and Workload Management
Ensures that work scope, schedule and cost are accurately defined and approved before work proceeds on the project.
Actively plan, estimate, and manage the biological work for specific projects
Provides timely input to project schedules identifying known or likely requirements for seasonal bio-fieldwork and seasonal work constraints due to environmental issues.
Plans and schedules all surveys, monitoring and compliance work to meet regulatory requirements.
Ensures that Project workload is tracked and that targets (both schedule and budget) are met.
Ensure the proper coordination, staff utilization and satisfactory completion of all assigned work.
Project Communication
Ensure that consistent cost and schedule updates are provided to project leads for each project supported.
Ensure that management are aware of potential cost over /under runs and any project deliverable schedule delays are identified as early in the project planning and implementation process as possible.
Technical Project Management
As a member of a multidisciplinary project team, develops scope, schedule, and budget as the technical lead for the biological work component.
Assists in development of strategic permitting and licensing guidance.
Develops project biological study plans and evaluate for cost effectiveness.
Plans and manages project studies and assessments associated with specific biological work scopes associated with licensing and permitting projects.
Helps develop technical responses to agency/NGO comments or requests for data.
Technical Quality Assurance
Ensures that all technical work meets the current standards required by regulatory agencies.
Supports technical consistency across lines of business, unit, and multiple projects.
Cost/ Schedule Management
Manages cost commitments within the project budget.
Ensures project budgets are estimated and submitted as required.
Ensures that all schedule and deliverable commitments are met on or before the planned due dates.
Qualifications
Minimum:
 BS/BA degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, or related sciences with direct application to current job responsibilities.
 Valid driver’s license is required.
 4-6 years of relevant industry or resource agency experience
 Effectively manages small to medium sized projects or tasks (scope, schedule and budget). Effectively manages multiple assignments concurrently.
Desired:
 MA/MS degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, or related sciences with direct application to current job responsibilities.
 Possesses intermediate-level knowledge of principles related to job responsibilities.
 Possesses an intermediate-level knowledge and understanding of local standards and ordinances, as well as state, and federal laws that pertain to terrestrial resources.
 Problem solving and uses independent judgment in applying appropriate principles and techniques in a broad range of situations to arrive at optimum solutions from the standpoint of practicality and cost-effectiveness.
S2S ERM is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
Contact:
Brian Frantz
brian.frantz@s2serm.com
WWW.S2SERM.com