🌿 Senior Biologist – Regulatory Permitting & Biological Resources

Location: Inland Empire / Greater Southern California

Schedule: Hybrid (Mon–Wed Onsite, Thu–Fri Remote)

Type: Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

Are you a seasoned biologist ready to lead technical permitting, mentor a growing team, and guide biological work across high‑impact public and private projects? This role places you at the center of Southern California’s most meaningful environmental and infrastructure efforts.

We’re supporting an established consulting team seeking a Senior Biologist who can bring strong regulatory experience, biological reporting expertise, and leadership to a busy, high‑demand program.

What You’ll Lead

• Prepare and oversee 401, 404, and 1600 permit packages, including direct coordination with
• CDFW, RWQCB, and USACE regulators.
• Write and review a range of biological technical documents:
• habitat reports, biological assessments, biohabitat evaluations, and CEQA/NEPA biological sections.
• Serve as the final reviewer and approver for all biological deliverables before submittal to agencies.
• Oversee construction monitoring programs (minimal field time for Senior role; juniors may have up to 50%).
• Manage 4–5 major projects plus 4–5 monitoring/drag‑along projects at any given time.
• Maintain project flow during peak nesting season (March ramp‑up; slows by October).

Leadership & Mentorship

You’ll guide a growing biology team, including:

• 1 mid-level biologist
• 3 junior biologists
• Additional coordination with internal Senior resources (Ruth, Sonia)

You’ll provide daily mentorship, technical direction, workload balancing, and QA/QC oversight—ensuring the team continues to meet permitting deadlines and produce high‑quality biological deliverables.

Project Types You’ll Support

A diverse mix of public‑ and private‑sector clients, including:

• Cities
• Counties
• Water agencies
• Flood control districts
• Private developers

Projects span transportation, stormwater, land development, and public infrastructure.

Why This Role Matters

This position fills a critical gap left by a departing Senior team member. You’ll immediately stabilize program operations, ensure compliance with permitting deadlines, and strengthen a growing biology group through hands‑on leadership.

What You Bring

• Deep experience with 401/404/1600 permitting
• Strong technical writing skills (habitat assessments, biological reports)
• Experience coordinating directly with regulatory agencies
• Background mentoring junior and mid‑level biologists
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast‑paced cycles
• Comfort overseeing construction monitoring workflows
• All requirements directly match the Senior Biologist intake summary.

Nice-to-Have Specializations

(These were identified as open questions in intake, but may elevate candidates.)

• Listed species or rare plant expertise
• Riparian or wetland delineation experience
• Regional conservation program familiarity (MSHCP/NCCP)

Schedule & Work Model

• Full-time, 40 hours
• Hybrid: Onsite Monday–Wednesday, Remote Thursday–Friday
• Minimal travel; local SoCal project footprint

Compensation

• Target salary range: $107,000 – $130,000, depending on experience

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• High-impact role with real technical authority
• Hybrid flexibility with predictable structure
• Meaningful influence on environmental, infrastructure, and public‑sector outcomes
• Leadership and mentorship built into your responsibilities
• Join a team during a pivotal moment of growth and transition

This is a Permanent position based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

The pay range for this position is $51.44 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Rancho Cucamonga,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

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Salary : $107,000 - $130,000