SENIOR BIOLOGIST

at Tetra Tech EC, Inc

Location:
Portland, OR

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Description:
Tetra Tech EC, Inc., is a leading US based consulting, environmental science, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction firm. We provide our clients with a full range of traditional and innovative services, that are delivered cost effectively, timely and in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. We distinguish ourselves to our clients by proactively incorporating, Client Service Quality®, Do It Right®, and Shared Vision® principles through our work processes, operating procedures, and execution methods. We consistently meet or exceed client expectations. For projects small or large, we work together with our clients to achieve a shared vision of the project objectives: scope, budget, schedule, and level of quality. We are currently seeking a senior biologist for our Portland (Oregon) office and western U.S. operations. Description: Provide strategic task management, senior biological review and technical consulting, scientific leadership and support to various projects related to energy development, management planning, and regulatory compliance. Effects on wildlife species and habitats resulting from renewable energy (i.e., wind and solar) and linear infrastructure (i.e., transmission and pipe lines) developments are of specific interest. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project development (i.e., work scopes, proposals and costs) and technical management (i.e., information synthesis and interpretation, assurance of quality of work processes and products), field investigations and ecological assessment (including study design and implementation, data collection and statistical analysis, interpretation, conclusions and recommendations), wildlife-related environmental impacts analysis and regulatory compliance/permitting, and client and agency contacts.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should e-mail a letter of interest (including specific salary requirement) and resume to Tetra Tech EC, Inc., at (EM: ECI.green.energy AT tetratech.com). Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes will be reviewed as received and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pre-employment drug screen required. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech offers their employees a comprehensive compensation package and the opportunity to work on large scale government projects. Please visit our website (URL: http://www.tteci.com or www.tetratech.com) to see the array of services that we provide and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in applicable field (avian or bat biology/ecology, biological science, natural resources or wildlife management, or a closely related discipline) with strong technical skills in field ecology methods; 10-15 years of professional experience in wildlife ecology and management (specialty in Western species and habitats), with a minimum of 4 years of technical experience in the evaluation of land use or resource development effects on wildlife species and habitats. Position requires strong skills in strategic thinking and problem-solving, proposal and report writing and editing, interpersonal communication and oral presentation, organizational and planning, ability to act independently with minimal supervision, handling multiple tasks, producing high-quality work under tight deadlines, exceptional attention to detail (without losing sight of the big picture) and work processes, and a proven commitment to quality management, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction. Desired Experiences: Experience in team leadership and staff mentoring, project management, and client/business development is highly desirable. Extensive experience in biological science (including T/E species and species-habitat relationships) and ecological assessment; species-habitat conservation planning and natural/biological resources management; and an ability to review, synthesize, and interpret natural/biological resources information. A working knowledge of federal and state environmental legislations for regulatory compliance/permitting is required. A background in environmental consulting industry (or combination of agency/consulting or academic/consulting) is preferred. A strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of research results at scientific meetings is favored.

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