Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist

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Are you interested in joining an award-winning, multidisciplinary

consulting firm where you can contribute to our diverse, collaborative,

and innovative team? At**Logan Simpson**, youll have the opportunity to

expand your skillset, while bringing new tools and ideas to the table.

The Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a regular full- or part-time**Mid- or

Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist**to work a hybrid remote schedule based

out of our downtown**Tempe**office.

Who We Are

Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 150+ talented

professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are

experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management,

community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our

mission remains simple:working together toguide responsible change. From

the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources

and advancing the wellbeing of our communities. We take pride in adding

new staff members to our team who share our values of integrity,

creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serves as lead technical biologist and avian surveys on complex
  
  

projects.

• Conducts field surveys for threatened, endangered, sensitive
  
  

species, plant, and wildlife species.

• Prepare biological documents, including but not limited to survey
  
  

reports, Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations.

• Serves as project manager.
• Implements business development and marketing strategies.
• Prepares proposals and complex reports.
• Manages project budgets and schedules.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental
  
  

Studies, or closely-related field.

• 5-10+ years of relevant consulting or agency experience.
• Proven experience and technical expertise working in environmental
  
  

compliance related to environmental resources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, especially the Endangered
  
  

Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle

Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental

Policy Act.

• Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.
• Capability and willingness to travel to project areas throughout
  
  

Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.

• Strong orienteering and data collection skills (such as map, GPS,
  
  

and compass).

• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in extreme temperatures
  
  

on steep, rocky, and/or uneven terrain.

• Possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as
  
  

applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local and regional biological and wildlife habitat
  
  

planning regulations.

• Proficient with identifying raptors, birds and other wildlife
  
  

species.

• Interest in cross training or experience with different disciplines,
  
  

such as environmental planning, travel management, GIS, or

compliance with the Clean Water Act.

What We Offer

• Compensation This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis
  
  

between \$65,000 to \$100,000 annually, depending on experience and

education.

• Benefits A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical,
  
  

dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term

Disability coverage, Paid Family Leave, a 401(k) with a firm match,

and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and

mental health services.

• Time Off Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as
  
  

accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.

• Professional Development Support for professio al conferences and
  
  

trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program,

tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications

and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting

projects.

• Perks Wellness program with \$125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance,
  
  

paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and

paid public transit costs.

• Flexible Work Schedules Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of
  
  

remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible

schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 day schedules.

If interested, please apply directly on our website and include a resume

and a cover letter to demonstrate your skill and experience.

To learn more about our firm culture and the work we do, check us out on

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