Mid-Senior Level Biologist / Project Manager - Oakland

Reference: 15003_1757709287

Mid-Senior Biologist / Project Manager - Oakland

Location: Oakland, California

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

A well-established, employee-owned environmental consultancy is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Biologist to support projects across Northern California. The firm is known for its commitment to sustainability, community resilience, and protecting natural resources through innovative and science-based solutions.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a biologist with strong wetland and jurisdictional delineation experience, project management capabilities, and a deep understanding of California environmental regulations, especially CEQA. The successful candidate will lead biological resource projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of the biological practice in the Oakland region.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage aquatic resource delineations and field surveys for rare, threatened, and endangered species.

- Conduct vegetation surveys, habitat assessments, and invasive plant surveys.

- Prepare and oversee technical reports, including Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports, CEQA/NEPA biological evaluations, and permit documentation.

- Manage small to mid-scale biological projects, including budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and quality control.

- Support environmental permitting efforts with state and federal agencies.

- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical development across the team.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in biological consulting.

- Proven experience managing biological tasks or projects, including client communication and deliverable oversight.

- Expertise in wetland delineation and mapping jurisdictional features under the Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Act, and California Fish and Game Code.

- Strong knowledge of special-status species, vegetation communities, and sensitive habitats in Northern California.

- Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, ESA, and other relevant environmental regulations.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in varied conditions.

- Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in a relevant field.

- Experience with biological impact analyses, mitigation planning, and agency coordination.

- Proficiency in wildlife identification and ecological impact evaluation.

- Detail-oriented with strong judgment and decision-making skills.

- Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach to project delivery.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$90,000.00 - $130,000.00
Per annum
USD90000 - USD130000 per annum + Employee-Ownership
Added 12/09/2025
Reference: 15003_1757709287

Mid-Senior Level Biologist / Project Manager - Oakland

Oakland, California, United States of America Permanent Natural/Cultural Resources

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