Senior Biologist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting biological resources impact analysis and regulatory permitting in California.
• Experience with wildlife species, plant species, and habitats in Southern and Central California.
• Prior experience working with local, State, and Federal agencies including, but not limited to Caltrans, SANDAG, LA Metro, OCTA, SBCTA, and RCTC.
• Experience with southern California habitat conservation plans including the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
• Applied knowledge of ecological assessments, environmental impact analysis, natural/biological resources management, and habitat conservation planning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS or similar mapping programs.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, and commitment to quality in both work processes and products.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal and/or State permits to conduct protocol surveys for listed species (e.g., coastal California gnatcatcher, listed branchiopods, desert tortoise).
• Strong field identification skills of common plant species occurring in southern California.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.  

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,000- $172,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.