Biologist

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Overview:
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TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering services, is seeking a **Biologist **to join our Planning, Permitting, and Licensing Practice in the **_Austin or El Paso, TX area. _**Flexible work schedule offered: a mix of remote _or hybrid office/remote working is possible within Texas._

**Responsibilities**:
The position requires a strong technical background supporting our TRC leaders serving as a Biologist to:

- Conduct biological field surveys which may include wetland/waterbody (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat, or wildlife and plant species-specific surveys; conduct breeding bird and raptor surveys.
- Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
- Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies.
- Prepare listed species reports and consultation packages to resource agencies.
- Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permits.
- Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals.

Qualifications:
**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 1 to 3 years of post-degree experience.
- Wetland Delineation within the USACE Arid West Region experience is required.
- Listed species general habitat assessment experience is required.
- Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
- The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is required.

**PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
- Experience/familiarity writing NEPA related documents such as Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, and related technical reports.
- Experience routing linear projects across landscapes to avoid and minimize environmental impact.
- Experience evaluating existing or proposed projects for impacts to the environment, necessary permit procedures and potential fatal flaws (due diligence).#LI-AN1

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