Regulatory Biologist

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI has an outstanding mid-level environmental opportunity to help support our growing environmental practice in California. The position involves working on projects throughout California but especially in the Central Valley and/or Bay Area. The position has tremendous short- and long-term growth opportunities for your career within GEI, including stock ownership. You will work collaboratively with clients and GEI’s other leaders and experts in the environmental and engineering fields, primarily on water, energy, and multi-benefit projects for private and public clients, especially water supply and flood districts. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role supporting tasks and projects; preparing permit applications and providing regulatory strategy; and working as part of our dynamic team to solve an array of water and environmental issues critical to California’s environmental, water, and energy landscape.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

A minimum of 5 years of regulatory permitting experience focused in California is required. This position is open for hybrid/remote work opportunities and includes the following responsibilities:

• Develop environmental compliance documents for projects in California that reflect a broad and comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, state, and local natural resource regulations;
• Preparation and processing of Federal Section 404 and 401 Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and California Fish and Game 1602 permit applications;
• Supporting Federal and State Endangered Species Act consultations, and CEQA/NEPA biological resources impact analyses;
• Participating in meetings and phone calls with regulatory agencies;
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists, planners, landscape architects, restoration ecologists, and engineers.
• May be opportunities to support fieldwork efforts such as aquatic resources delineations, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, or other studies that inform project permitting.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BA, BS, or MS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or similar.
• At least five (5) years of experience.
• Experience with state and federal environmental laws, specifically Section 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Federal and State Endangered Species Act, and California Department of Fish and Game Code.
• Knowledge of environmental resources in California.
• Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including providing clear direction and effective communication in meetings.
• Valid California driver’s license.
  
  

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…
  
  

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

1-2 hours

Standing

6-8 hours

Walking

3-5 hours

Climbing

0-1 hours

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-30 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

6-8 hours

Push/pull

0-1 hour

Twisting

1-2 hours

Bending

2-3 hours

Reaching forward

1-3 hours

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

2-4 hours

Wrist position deviation

1-2 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

2-3 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

1-2 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

1-2 hours

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure Risks)

Usual workday hours:

X

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.