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About the opportunity

SWCA is actively seeking a Lead Biologist to join our growing team. This position can be office-based, remote, or hybrid.  In this position you will support projects in the energy generation and transmission sectors, including solar, wind, and battery storage; and electrical, and gas transmission, mainly in Southern California. The ideal candidate will be a biologist with strong energy generation and transmission experience who has managed projects with complex biological resources issues. In this position, you will take a lead role in managing projects and clients, pursuing project opportunities, plan and oversee field surveys, and mentor staff. Your work will expand SWCA's professional reputation in natural resources management and research throughout California and beyond, and you will be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will collaborate with peers, maintain SWCA's standards of excellence, and support the continuing development of SWCA's Natural Resources Program. Internal Candidates Are Encouraged to Apply At SWCA, we believe in harnessing the talent and potential within our organization. We are committed to fostering a culture where growth and opportunities are actively pursued. Internal candidates bring invaluable insights, a deep understanding of our company culture, and a proven track record of contributing to our mission of delivering Sound Science and Creative Solutions to our clients. If you're looking to expand your role within the SWCA team, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position. Embrace this chance to advance your career, explore new opportunities, and continue to make a significant impact. Together, as #OneSWCA, we achieve more. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish

• Manage natural resources and multi-disciplinary projects, develop, and manage project budgets and schedules, and provide timely, high-quality work that achieves client goals.
• Oversee preparation of biological documents and deliverables.
• Provide report Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies.
• Lead and participate in marketing and proposal efforts.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate project approvals.
• Support the professional development of staff biologists through direct supervision and the management of project teams.
• Conduct fieldwork and manage field teams, as needed.
• Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

• Support your peers in meeting client needs, staffing projects, and take initiative in team development and cohesion. Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, wildlife management, environmental sciences, or a closely related field required.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of natural resources consulting experience on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies, or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience managing projects, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• General understanding of energy infrastructure and related natural resource issues.
• Expertise... For full info follow application link.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.