Biologist

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Job description

TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering services, is seeking aBiologistto join ourPermitting, Planning and Licensingteam. The successful candidate will report toTRC's Colorado team. Remote working or hybrid office/remote working is possible. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of energy-related projects: electric transmission, pipeline, and renewable energy (wind/solar) generation projects. Applicants must have experience permitting projects at the federal, state, and local levels and be able to effectively coordinate field work, direct and support other technical staff, interact in the field with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and contractors, and manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules.

Responsibilities:

The position requires a strong technical background and a solid reputation of building and maintaining key client relationships, and will include serving as a technical leader to:

* Prepare wetland reports and Section 404 and state Section 401 permit applications.
* Prepare technical reports/correspondence.
* Provide support for mitigation activities including the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies.
* Communicate and coordinate with agencies during permitting review process and attend meetings with clients and Federal, State, and local agencies such as pre-application meetings,etc.
* Conduct biological field surveys, which may include wetland/waterbody, habitat, or wildlife and plant species-specific surveys, conduct breeding bird and raptor surveys
* Prepare reports summarizing from field surveys
* Prepare proposals including scope and costs in responses to requests for proposals
* Work with project managers on strategic pursuits, including proposal development and client meetings, and help to maintain strong relationships.

Position could lead to a Project Manager position. This would entail the above duties, as well as added duties: Cross-sell and increase business from accounts under management, work with other TRC project managers and sales professionals on developing efficient business development strategies for new and existing customers and participate in strategic growth initiatives to expand TRCs client and delivery footprint across the southwest.

* Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 5 to 10 years of post-degree experience. Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in the southwest.
* Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
* The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience writing NEPA related documents such as Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, and related technical reports.
* Experience routing linear projects across landscapes and siting facilities to avoid and minimize environmental impact.
* Experience with preparing for, organizing, and running public meetings to describe environmental impacts and project alternatives to the general public.
* Experience evaluating existing or proposed projects for impacts to the environment, necessary permit procedures and potential fatal flaws (due diligence).
* Experience with specific species of concern in NM and surrounding states.
* Experience / Certifications with various state and federal agencies in CO and surrounding states.

TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For more information please visit our website at

Salary Range for this position is expected to be $56 to $80K/yr.

EOE: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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