Position Type: Full Time

Resource Conservation Partners, Inc. (RCP) is an environmental conservation non-profit organization formed in 2009.  RCP’s purpose is to conserve, protect, monitor, restore, and enhance natural resources through applied science, research, adaptive management, education, and outreach.

Specifically, RCP is focused on the planning and implementation of habitat restoration and conservation efforts.  RCP works with local community organizations, municipalities, and private landowners to create partnerships and realize common environmental goals.

Position Overview:

The Biologist position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience providing biological consulting services. Experience with non-profits is desired. Responsibilities include task and project management, field work, technical writing, and grant writing. Field work includes surveys for flora and fauna of Southern California, special status species surveys, construction monitoring, habitat assessments, wetland delineations, revegetation monitoring and data collection, vegetation mapping/surveying, habitat restoration/invasive plant removal, and mitigation implementation.

Technical writing includes preparation of biological resource assessment documents, preparation of biological constraint/impact reports, development of mitigation measures, regulatory permit preparation and coordination, and preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents. Task and project management duties will depend on qualifications.

Required skills include extensive knowledge of Southern California flora and fauna with a focus on special status species. Desired skills include advanced analytical, writing and communication skills, and a degree in the environmental/biological sciences. This position requires regular and frequent communication, feedback, and coordination with the CEO and Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

  • ·         Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Biological Sciences or equivalent experience
  • ·         Professional etiquette
  • ·         Stable work history
  • ·         Ability to balance multiple tasks through to completion
  • ·         Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • ·         Must be self-motivated
  • ·         Strong focus on efficiency and development of new procedures to increase efficiency
  • ·         Strong communication and organizational skills
  • ·         Extremely detail-oriented
  • ·         Willingness to work in a team environment or independently as assigned
  • ·         Knowledge of and familiarity with southern California flora/fauna/habitats, regulatory requirements, CEQA/NEPA processes, and habitat restoration
  • ·         Ability to conduct field work in strenuous conditions, including hot, cold, or wet weather and/or steep terrain.
  • ·         Experience with cartography and ArcGIS 10.3.
  • ·         Excellent analytical skills
  • ·         Excellent proficiency in Word – create tables, understand formatting/style techniques, and word-process correspondence/reports; macros a plus
  • ·         Excellent proficiency in Excel – design spreadsheets and knowledge of basic formulas and formatting; charts and graphs a plus
  • ·         Excellent proficiency in Adobe Acrobat – document production and forms
  • ·         Prior experience with word processing and document production desired.
  • ·         Prior experience with grant and proposal writing and preparation.

Compensation: We offer flexible hours and pleasant working conditions. No telecommuting. Must work in office on consistent schedule. Medical benefits, holiday pay, sick time, and paid time off provided for full-time position. Compensation commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter in Microsoft Word format addressed to the Human Resources Representative with your desired salary range, current circumstances and long-term career goals. In addition, submit a résumé in Microsoft Word format with your salary history. If there are gaps in your work history, indicate why. Interview process will include basic and technical skills testing.

Contact Information:
http://resourceconservationpartners.org/index.html