Senior Biologist, Natural Resources

5 months ago

Denver, United States ERO Resources Corporation Full time

Senior Biologist, Natural Resources

Denver, CO


Do you have a passion for the environment, ecology, or wildlife biology? Working on projects based in the wilderness, national parks, national forests, and other public lands? Do you have skills at delineating wetlands; identifying vegetation communities, including noxious weeds; planning ecological restoration; and applying for Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting? Do you enjoy identifying wildlife, bird species, or habitat for threatened and endangered species? How about combining your skills and passion to solve intricate challenges through teamwork and technical expertise - sound like you? Great If so, ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) is for you. We are seeking a Senior Biologist for our Denver, Colorado office.


ERO is a woman-owned small business with offices in Colorado and Idaho that puts its people first and offers collaboration between diverse environmental professionals, a flexible schedule to maintain work/life balance, and a casual work environment. Our diverse team of scientists, planners, and subject matter experts have been working together to craft innovative solutions within regulatory framework while balancing change in our region with natural and cultural resources protection for more than 40 years. We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team Bring your expertise, your ingenuity, and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.


Position Overview

The Senior Biologist will be responsible for undertaking multiple project responsibilities, including field direction and project management, by applying a full suite of technical skills in natural resource management. Senior Biologists are expected to have established client relationships and successfully win small and large projects for the natural resources group. Senior Biologists effectively manage multiple large projects from start to completion, understanding the needs of the client and creating the project teams needed to complete the required work on time, within budget, and with quality.


The Senior Biologist requires knowledge of environmental regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act, and CWA. The Senior Biologist is knowledgeable in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific information. Duties for this position typically include performance and oversight of teams completing field surveys including habitat assessments for species of concern, complex wetland delineations, or vegetation sampling. Office duties include development of large and complex regulatory documents, such as biological assessments, individual permits, and NEPA documents, and management of project teams and junior staff. A Senior Biologist has extensive experience in regulatory agency coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, botany, environmental science, ecological restoration, natural resource planning, or a similar discipline.
  • 10+ years of applicable experience, with preference for Colorado-based experience.

Performance Expectations and Responsibilities

Senior Biologists are expected to have the knowledge and experience to effectively carry out their responsibilities with limited reliance on senior leadership. This position is based in an ERO designated office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, business needs, fieldwork, and client needs.


Senior Biologists are expected to interact with clients; attend in-person meetings, marketing events and conferences; and prepare scopes and proposal documents. Overnight travel may be required. This position will include providing support and assistance with team capacity planning, mentoring to junior staff, and managing a variety of projects.


ERO offers a very competitive compensation package that includes:

  • Salary position with a pay range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
  • 10 hours/month paid vacation accrual (separate sick leave bank).
  • 11 paid holidays that include office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • ERO pays, on average, 80 percent of health, dental, vision, and other insurance packages.
  • 401(k) and financial planning assistance.
  • Generous cell phone, field/office equipment stipend.
  • Annual profit sharing and retirement plan contributions.
  • Educational opportunities including external workshops, classes, and mentorship with ERO principals.
  • Opportunities for advancement, including opportunities for associate and board-level ownership for the right candidate.

Qualified applicants should send an email with a PDF cover letter, resume, and writing sample to opportunities@eroresources.com with Senior Biologist in the subject line.


ERO participates in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services.


It is the continuous practice of ERO Resources to encourage inclusion and provide equal opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.


For more information about ERO, visit our website at www.eroresources.com.

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