Environmental Scientist

2 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Harris & Associates Full time

For over four decades, Harris & Associates has been dedicated to enhancing communities and creating improved living environments through intelligent, secure, and sustainable planning, design, and construction solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, Harris focuses on addressing today's intricate challenges in planning, design, and construction. Our team of more than 230 employee-owners operates across the West Coast, including California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Washington, serving clients in municipal, water, transportation, and educational sectors.

Harris' expanding Environmental, Engineering, and Consulting Division is recognized for its leading-edge work in environmental planning and compliance, community planning, housing solutions, engineering design, municipal and district finance, and integrated water solutions. We are continuously broadening our service offerings while also developing new competencies in planning, climate change adaptation, hazard mitigation, resilience, and management consulting. If you are a driven and enthusiastic professional seeking a collaborative atmosphere at a firm that prioritizes your development, you may find a rewarding opportunity with Harris & Associates.

We are currently seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Planning and Compliance team within the Biology Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the lead environmental scientist on staff.
  • Conduct general and targeted biological surveys, including protocol-sensitive species assessments and habitat evaluations for sensitive species.
  • Prepare biological technical reports.
  • Assist with data collection and management tasks.
  • Understand CEQA and NEPA regulations, as well as local MSHCPs and federal and state permits.
  • Monitor compliance during construction activities.
  • Collaborate with fellow scientists on the team.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a biologist in Southern California.
  • Experience in ornithology and familiarity with avian species of special concern.
  • Proficiency in conducting protocol and focused wildlife surveys.
  • Ability to identify native plant species and vegetation communities.
  • Experience with habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and general biological reconnaissance surveys.
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance and monitoring practices.
  • Strong writing skills for various biological technical documents.
  • Ability to coordinate with applicants and agency personnel on mitigation strategies.
  • Assist with data collection, entry, and management.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Valid USFWS 10(a)1(A) permit for conducting wildlife protocol surveys for species in Southern California, including but not limited to least Bell's vireo, California gnatcatchers, and others.
  • Familiarity with regulatory agency permitting processes and negotiations.
  • Experience with sensitive bird species not listed under the Endangered Species Act.
  • Proficient in identifying native plant species, including rare plants.
  • Competence in using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and related software.
  • Experience with GPS units/software, ArcGIS, ArcCollector, and sub-meter field data collection.

Work Environment:

The Environmental Scientist must be capable of working in extreme temperatures for extended periods and be prepared for strenuous physical activities, such as hiking for hours while carrying equipment.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and expertise. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris strictly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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