Senior Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager

Job Description

ESA is seeking a Senior Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager to work on projects in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. The candidate will represent clients in agency discussions, will plan and direct surveys, mentor and develop staff, and pursue and win new contracts. This is a senior-level opportunity in ESA's Biological Resources Team. The candidate can work full-time or hybrid in either ESA’s Seattle or Portland office.Role involves:

• Developing and implementing wildlife studies
• Preparing permitting and mitigation strategies
• Preparing environmental documentation for permits in Washington and Oregon
• Supporting consultation with regulatory agencies
• Managing task level and project level budgets
• Managing contracted level of effort

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Experience in wildlife surveys, project permitting, and project management
• Ability to identify local birds and fauna
• Experience with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Forest Service
• Experience managing projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction

ESA offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual allocations of company shares through ESOP
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences