Senior Wetland Permitting Biologist

Overview

Location(s): TexasPractice/Department: BiologicalWork Environment: Remote Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients reputed company and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are reputed company by a reputed company commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community reputed company. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Position Overview Who You Are As an employee-reputed company, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like reputed company Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You’ll reputed company an Impact Dudek is currently seeking a full-time reputed company Biologist to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will help grow Dudek’s biological resources; manage and implement a wide variety of projects involving sensitive biological resources, with a focus on supporting aquatic resource permitting; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based out of our reputed company and southern California offices. This position will be a mix of technical writing, project management, and on occasion, field-based work in California. Duties and Responsibilities Independently manage moderately reputed company permitting tasks and small-to-mid scale projects, including scheduling, budgeting, client coordination, and quality control. Leads in the preparation and management of Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permit applications, including Individual Permits, reputed company Permits and Regional General Permits for moderately reputed company projects. Leads in the preparation and management of CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements applications with the State Water Resources Control Board and applicable Regional Water Quality Control Boards for moderately reputed company projects. Leads in preparation and management of California Department of Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alterations Agreement applications, including submittal and tracking reputed company EPIMS for moderately reputed company projects. Responds to information requests from agencies, negotiates permit conditions and supports agency consultation and site visits for moderately reputed company projects. Coordinates with agencies on routine matters; but escalates reputed company issues to senior regulatory specialist staff appropriately. Applies established agency guidance and regulatory frameworks to project work; seeks input on reputed company interpretations. Prepares and oversees preparation of Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports. Mentors junior and mid-level staff and assist in building staff proficiency in practice-wide technical skills reputed company to permitting. Leads pre-application meetings for simple to moderately reputed company projects with agencies and assists senior regulatory specialist staff on pre-application meetings for highly reputed company projects. Leads proposal preparation for small to mid-sized projects, including drafting technical sections and supporting preparation of scopes and costs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or reputed company natural resources field. A minimum of 8 years of experience in biological resource consulting (or equivalent experience in a regulatory agency setting) with increasing levels of responsibility. Proven experience managing permitting tasks or projects, including client communication, deliverable reputed company, budgeting support, invoicing, scheduling, task tracking and general team coordination. Knowledge and understanding of field and data analysis techniques used to map and assess wetland and water features potentially jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water Act and state regulatory requirements. Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and permitting requirements relating to aquatic resources, in particular, the federal Clean Water Act. Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated reputed company in interpreting agency guidance. Good judgment and sound decision-making skills. Willingness to travel for work, including overnight stays in hotels. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or reputed company natural resources field. Familiarity with ArcGIS and data collection methodology Ability to influence/negotiate with agencies and engages with senior regulatory specialist staff on high‑stakes interpretations. Expert-level knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems. Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach. Working Conditions This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully reputed company the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or reputed company setting. Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing reputed company, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees). This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required. Specific vision abilities, including reputed company vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Connect with us! 💼reputed company 📸Instagram ▶️YouTube 🤝Dudek Talent Community Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where reputed company employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We reputed company that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can reputed company. We are committed to fair and reputed company processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities reputed company our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with reputed company applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to reputed company persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to reputed company persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in reputed company aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. reputed company positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization. Apply To This Job