Environmental Biologist

Psomas is seeking a highly skilled Biologist - Project Manager to join our Resource Management Team in Pasadena, CA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing projects, coordinating activities, and conducting biological studies. This role will also involve preparing proposals, scheduling and overseeing the preparation of biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation, and other varied industry duties.

• Manage projects, coordinate activities, conduct/oversee biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation and assist with other varied industry duties
• Knowledgeable in the identification of biological resources of Southern California
• Knowledgeable on current species protocols, regulatory requirements, and processes
• Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for letter proposals
• Provide supporting information to marketing for larger proposal efforts
• Schedule/coordinate field studies, including managing biological staff and subconsultants as needed
• Review technical reports for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness
• Coordinate with support staff (GIS, editing, word processing)
• Prepare a variety of report types (Biological Constraints Reports, Biological Technical Reports, Biological Resources sections of CEQA documents, Focused Survey Reports, etc.)
• Prepare invoices, approve subconsultant invoices, and track project financials to stay within assigned project budgets
• Track tasks to ensure they are completed within the assigned schedule
• Attend meetings (in person and online), including leading meetings as needed
• Interact with biological staff, subconsultants, and technical leads from other disciplines as needed
• Interact with clients and resource agency personnel
• Successfully delegate workload to staff and subconsultants based on expertise and availability
• Mentor junior staff (informally)
• Participate in professional organization(s) appropriate to technical expertise and/or business development
• Develop a list of client contacts for repeat business

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, or related environmental technical discipline
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience as a Biologist
• Working knowledge of common plant species, special status plant and wildlife species in California (optimally the inland Southern California region)
• Working knowledge of various survey guidelines, vegetation mapping and classification, and most common wildlife that rely on common habitat types in California (optimally the inland Southern California region)
• Working knowledge of federal and state Endangered Species Acts, State Fish and Game Codes, and NEPA/CEQA; familiarity with Clean Water Act
• 10a permit for California gnatcatcher is a plus
• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills
• Prior project management experience at a consulting firm or resource agency
• Driving experience in offroad conditions, including potentially remote, rugged, and undeveloped terrain
• Ability to conduct field work for long days, as needed
• Physically fit to navigate potentially rugged conditions on foot while carrying supplies

Psomas offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to join our team.