Staff Scientist II
West Sacramento, California, United States of America
Full Time
20 hours ago
$60,000 - $85,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Independently conduct and lead ecological surveys, including wetland delineations, biological resource assessments, and habitat restoration evaluations
- Prepare and contribute to technical sections of environmental impact assessments, NEPA documents, and permit applications
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients on assigned projects
- Manage field crews during site investigations and contribute to quality review of junior staff work products
- Support proposal development and scope‑of‑work preparation
- Apply advanced ecological expertise to evaluate field and laboratory data and identify trends, relationships, and environmental implications
- Clearly communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field
- 3–6 years of relevant or progressive experience in ecological consulting, environmental assessment, or natural resource management
- Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Certified Wildlife Biologist are preferred
- Experience with wildlife ecology and species‑specific habitat analysis
- Proficiency in riparian ecology and stream and wetland assessment methods
- Understanding of landscape ecology principles as applied to land‑use impact analysis
- Knowledge of soil biology and soil classification for environmental characterization
- Working knowledge of invertebrate zoology related to bioassessment
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays