Senior Conservation Biologist & Planner

Role responsibilities

The Senior Conservation Biologist serves as an Assistant Project Manager responsible for regulatory compliance, grant writing, and coordinating the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project. Key duties include managing contractors, preparing technical reports, conducting biological field research, and fostering partnerships with resource agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in environmental planning and permitting, specifically with 401, 404, 1600, and CDP permits. Proficiency in CEQA/NEPA processes and habitat restoration reporting is strictly required.

Key skills

Environmental Planning, Permitting, CEQA, NEPA, Project Management, Grant Writing, Biological Research, Habitat Restoration, ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, Technical Writing, Contractor Management, Fisheries Field Surveys, Public Outreach, Budget Oversight, Stakeholder Coordination

Keywords

CEQA, NEPA, 401 Permit, 404 Permit, CDP, ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, SWAMP protocol, Fisheries surveys, Habitat mapping, Grant management, Environmental compliance, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, GPS, GIS, Restoration ecology